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孿生姐妹

简孪生姐妹 · 繁孿生姐妹

Mandarin · pinyin luán shēng jiě mèi

twin sisters

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生: shēng · life, living, lifetime; birth
姐: jiě · elder sister, young lady
妹: mèi · younger sister
孪: luán · twins

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2–1–3–4 · luan2 sheng1 jie3 mei4

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lyun4 saang1 ze2 mui6

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