zhǎn fāndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to unfurl (a sail)
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Original source entry:

展帆 展帆 [zhan3 fan1] /to unfurl (a sail)/

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  • 展
    zhǎn

    to spread out / to open up / to exhibit / to put into effect / to postpone / to prolong / exhibition

    Zhǎn

    surname Zhan

  • 帆
    fān

    sail / Taiwan pr. [fán], except 帆布[fān bù] canvas / to gallop / Taiwan pr. [fán]

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