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巨海扇蛤

Mandarin · pinyin jù hǎi shàn gé

great scallop (Pecten maxiumus)
king scallop

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巨: jù · large, great, enormous; chief
海: hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime
扇: shàn · fan; door panel
蛤: há · clam

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4–3–4–2 · ju4 hai3 shan4 ge2

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geoi6 hoi2 sin3 gap3

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