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壽桃

简寿桃 · 繁壽桃

Mandarin · pinyin shòu táo

(myth.) peaches of immortality, kept by Xi Wangmu
fresh or confectionery peaches offered as a birthday gift

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桃: táo · peach; marriage; surname
寿: shòu · old age, long life; lifespan

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4–2 · shou4 tao2

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noun

peaches offered as a birthday present
peach-shaped birthday cake (used to wish longevity)

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