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宮保雞丁

简宫保鸡丁 · 繁宮保雞丁

Mandarin · pinyin gōng bǎo jī dīng

Kung Pao Chicken
spicy diced chicken

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保: bǎo · protect, safeguard, defend, care
雞: jī · chickens; domestic fowl
丁: dīng · male adult; robust, vigorous; 4th heavenly stem
宫: gōng · palace
鸡: jī · chicken

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1–3–1–1 · gong1 bao3 ji1 ding1

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noun

Kung Pao chicken

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