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反射星雲

简反射星云 · 繁反射星雲

Mandarin · pinyin fǎn shè xīng yún

reflection nebula

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反: fǎn · reverse, opposite, contrary, anti
射: shè · shoot, eject, issue forth, emit
星: xīng · a star, planet; any point of light; 25th lunar mansion, determinative star α Hydrae (Alphard)
雲: yún · clouds; Yunnan province
云: yún · say, speak; clouds

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3–4–1–2 · fan3 she4 xing1 yun2

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faan2 se6 sing1 wan4

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