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古柯樹

简古柯树 · 繁古柯樹

Mandarin · pinyin gǔ kē shù

coca plant (source of cocaine)

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古: gǔ · old, classic, ancient
柯: kē · axe-handle; stalk, bough; surname
樹: shù · tree; plant; set up, establish
树: shù · tree; plant; set up, establish

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3–1–4 · gu3 ke1 shu4

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gu2 o1 syu6

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