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蔦蘿

简茑萝 · 繁蔦蘿

Mandarin · pinyin niǎo luó

cypress vine

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茑: niǎo · Convolvulus, bindweed; parasitic plants such as mistletoe; Ribes ambiguum
萝: luó · type of creeping plant; turnip

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3–2 · niao3 luo2

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