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布偶貓

简布偶猫 · 繁布偶貓

Mandarin · pinyin bù ǒu māo

ragdoll (cat breed)

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布: bù · cotton cloth, textiles, linen
偶: ǒu · accidentally, coincidently; an idol
貓: māo · cat
猫: māo · cat

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4–3–1 · bu4 ou3 mao1

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