管胞

Mandarin · pinyin guǎn bāo

Meanings

  1. tracheid (botany)
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管
guǎn · pipe, tube, duct; woodwind music
胞
bāo · womb, placenta, fetal membrane
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3–1 · guan3 bao1

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gun2 baau1

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