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斑嘴鴨

简斑嘴鸭 · 繁斑嘴鴨

Mandarin · pinyin bān zuǐ yā

(bird species of China) eastern spot-billed duck (Anas zonorhyncha)

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斑: bān · mottled, striped, freckle
嘴: zuǐ · mouth, lips
鴨: yā · duck; Anas species (various)
鸭: yā · duck; Anas species (various)

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1–3–1 · ban1 zui3 ya1

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