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刺兒李

简刺儿李 · 繁刺兒李

Mandarin · pinyin cì r lǐ

gooseberry

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刺: cì · stab; prick, irritate; prod
兒: ér · son, child, oneself; final part
李: lǐ · plum; judge; surname
儿: ér · son, child; Kangxi radical 10

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4–5–3 · ci4 r5 li3

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