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短信
duǎn xìn
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- duǎn xìn
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- 短信
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- 短信
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短信
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While he was waiting for the train, he listened to music and sent text messages.
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他等火车的时候，一会儿听音乐，一会儿发短信。
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Mandarin reading: duǎn xìn.
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