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剪嘴鷗

简剪嘴鸥 · 繁剪嘴鷗

Mandarin · pinyin jiǎn zuǐ ōu

(bird species of China) Indian skimmer (Rynchops albicollis)

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剪: jiǎn · scissors; cut, divide, separate
嘴: zuǐ · mouth, lips
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鸥: ōu · seagull, tern; Larus species (various)

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3–3–1 · jian3 zui3 ou1

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