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蘭蔻

简兰蔻 · 繁蘭蔻

Mandarin · pinyin Lán kòu

Lancôme, French cosmetics brand

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蔻: kòu · 肉豆蔻 nutmeg, 豆蔻 cardamon
兰: lán · orchid; elegant, graceful

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2–4 · Lan2 kou4

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