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八珍湯

简八珍汤 · 繁八珍湯

Mandarin · pinyin bā zhēn tāng

eight-treasure decoction, tonic formula used in Chinese medicine

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八: bā · eight; all around, all sides
珍: zhēn · precious, valuable, rare
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汤: tāng · hot water; soup, gravy, broth

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1–1–1 · ba1 zhen1 tang1

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baat3 zan1 tong1

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