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One of a set of 30 Chinese playing cards, consisting of narrow rectangular strips of thin card printed with various devices in red and black. This card is one of three extra cards, and is known as 'ba shu' ('eight bundle'). It has a complicated design featuring an inscription at the top and bottom of the card.
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