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池鷺

简池鹭 · 繁池鷺

Mandarin · pinyin chí lù

(bird species of China) Chinese pond heron (Ardeola bacchus)

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池: chí · pool, pond; moat; cistern
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鹭: lù · heron, egret; Ardea species (various)

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2–4 · chi2 lu4

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