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紅蛋

简红蛋 · 繁紅蛋

Mandarin · pinyin hóng dàn

red-dyed egg, traditionally given to friends and relatives one month after the birth of one's child

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紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
蛋: dàn · eggs; term of abuse
红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush

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2–4 · hong2 dan4

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Chinese red eggs

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