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岩燕

Mandarin · pinyin yán yàn

(bird species of China) Eurasian crag martin (Ptyonoprogne rupestris)

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岩: yán · cliff; rocks; mountain
燕: yàn · swallow (bird); comfort, enjoy

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2–4 · yan2 yan4

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ngaam4 jin3

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