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岩石層

简岩石层 · 繁岩石層

Mandarin · pinyin yán shí céng

rock stratum

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岩: yán · cliff; rocks; mountain
石: shí · stone, rock, mineral; Kangxi radical 112
層: Look up this written character
层: céng · story, layer, floor, stratum

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2–2–2 · yan2 shi2 ceng2

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ngaam4 sek6 cang4

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