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寶瓶座

简宝瓶座 · 繁寶瓶座

Mandarin · pinyin Bǎo píng zuò

Aquarius (constellation and sign of the zodiac)
also called 水瓶座

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寶: Look up this written character
瓶: píng · jug, pitcher, vase, jar, bottle
座: zuò · seat; stand, base
宝: bǎo · treasure, jewel; precious, rare

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3–2–4 · Bao3 ping2 zuo4

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bo2 ping4 zo6

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(astronomy) Aquarius

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