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奶貓

简奶猫 · 繁奶貓

Mandarin · pinyin nǎi māo

very young kitten

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奶: nǎi · milk; woman's breasts; nurse
貓: māo · cat
猫: māo · cat

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3–1 · nai3 mao1

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