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丁鯛

简丁鲷 · 繁丁鯛

Mandarin · pinyin dīng diāo

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丁: dīng · male adult; robust, vigorous; 4th heavenly stem
鯛: Look up this written character
鲷: diāo · Pagrosomus major, porgy

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1–1 · ding1 diao1

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ding1 diu1

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