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傳書鴿

简传书鸽 · 繁傳書鴿

Mandarin · pinyin chuán shū gē

carrier pigeon (used for mail)

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傳: chuán · summon; propagate, transmit
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传: chuán · summon; propagate, transmit
书: shū · book, letter, document; writings
鸽: gē · pigeon, dove; Columba species (various)

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2–1–1 · chuan2 shu1 ge1

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