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冠魚狗

简冠鱼狗 · 繁冠魚狗

Mandarin · pinyin guān yú gǒu

(bird species of China) crested kingfisher (Megaceryle lugubris)

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冠: guān · cap, crown, headgear
魚: yú · fish; surname; Kangxi radical 195
狗: gǒu · dog, Canis familiaris
鱼: yú · fish; surname; Kangxi radical 195

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1–2–3 · guan1 yu2 gou3

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gun3 jyu4 gau2

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