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呼吸系統

简呼吸系统 · 繁呼吸系統

Mandarin · pinyin hū xī xì tǒng

respiratory system

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呼: hū · breathe sigh, exhale; call, shout
吸: xī · inhale, suck in; absorb; attract
系: xì · system; line, link, connection
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统: tǒng · govern, command, control; unite

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1–1–4–3 · hu1 xi1 xi4 tong3

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noun

respiratory system

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