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奎寧水

简奎宁水 · 繁奎寧水

Mandarin · pinyin kuí níng shuǐ

tonic water; quinine water

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奎: kuí · stride of man; 15th lunar mansion, determinative star η Andromedae
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水: shuǐ · water, liquid, lotion, juice
宁: níng · calm, peaceful, serene; healthy

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2–2–3 · kui2 ning2 shui3

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noun

quinine water; tonic water

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