褐喉沙燕

Mandarin · pinyin hè hóu shā yàn

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  1. (bird species of China) grey-throated martin (Riparia chinensis)
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褐
hè · coarse woolen cloth; dull, dark
喉
hóu · throat, gullet, larynx; guttural
沙
shā · sand, gravel, pebbles; granulated
燕
yàn · swallow (bird); comfort, enjoy
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4–2–1–4 · he4 hou2 sha1 yan4

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hot3 hau4 saa1 jin3

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褐喉沙燕 · he4 hou2 sha1 yan4
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Exact source record褐喉沙燕 褐喉沙燕 [he4 hou2 sha1 yan4] /(bird species of China) grey-throated martin (Riparia chinensis)/