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黏人

Mandarin · pinyin nián rén

(of a child) clingy
(of a pet) fond of interacting with people
friendly

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黏: nián · stick to; glutinous, sticky; glue
人: rén · man; people; mankind; someone else

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2–2 · nian2 ren2

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