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安息香科

Mandarin · pinyin ān xī xiāng kē

Styracaceae, tree family including silver-bell, snowdrop and benzoin

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安: ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
息: xī · rest, put stop to, end, cease
香: xiāng · fragrant, sweet-smelling; incense; Kangxi radical 186
科: kē · section, department, science

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1–1–1–1 · an1 xi1 xiang1 ke1

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on1 sik1 hoeng1 fo1

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