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二斑百靈

简二斑百灵 · 繁二斑百靈

Mandarin · pinyin èr bān bǎi líng

(bird species of China) bimaculated lark (Melanocorypha bimaculata)

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二: èr · two; twice
斑: bān · mottled, striped, freckle
百: bǎi · one hundred; numerous, many
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灵: líng · spirit, soul; spiritual world

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4–1–3–2 · er4 ban1 bai3 ling2

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