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Mandarin · pinyin zhōng juǎn

adult squid, typically more than 15 cm long with a slender body and fins in the shape of a big rhombus (Tw)

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中: zhōng · central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
卷: juǎn · scroll; curl; make a comeback

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1–3 · zhong1 juan3

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