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手抓羊肉

Mandarin · pinyin shǒu zhuā yáng ròu

hand-held mutton (mutton pieces on the bone, eaten with the fingers)

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手: shǒu · hand
抓: zhuā · scratch; clutch, seize, grab
羊: yáng · sheep, goat; Kangxi radical 123
肉: ròu · flesh; meat; Kangxi radical 130

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3–1–2–4 · shou3 zhua1 yang2 rou4

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sau2 zaau2 joeng4 juk6

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