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斑翅朱雀

Mandarin · pinyin bān chì zhū què

(bird species of China) three-banded rosefinch (Carpodacus trifasciatus)

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斑: bān · mottled, striped, freckle
翅: chì · wings; fin
朱: zhū · cinnabar, vermilion; surname
雀: què · sparrow

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1–4–1–4 · ban1 chi4 zhu1 que4

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baan1 ci3 zyu1 zoek3

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