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刺絲囊

简刺丝囊 · 繁刺絲囊

Mandarin · pinyin cì sī náng

nematocyst
capsule of nettle cells of medusa or anemone

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刺: cì · stab; prick, irritate; prod
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囊: náng · bag, purse, sack; put in bag
丝: sī · silk; fine thread; wire; strings

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4–1–2 · ci4 si1 nang2

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