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丫角

Mandarin · pinyin yā jiǎo

traditional hairstyle for children, with two pointy braids, giving it a horn-like appearance

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丫: yā · forked; bifurcation
角: jiǎo · horn; angle, corner; point; Kangxi radical 148; 1st lunar mansion, determinative star Spica

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1–3 · ya1 jiao3

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