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常识
cháng shí
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- pinyin
- cháng shí
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- 常识
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- 常識
1 · noun-led entry
common sense; general knowledge
常识；一般知识
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Knowing basic first aid can save a life in an emergency.
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了解基本急救常识，关键时刻可能救人一命。
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