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斑腰燕

Mandarin · pinyin bān yāo yàn

(bird species of China) striated swallow (Cecropis striolata)

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斑: bān · mottled, striped, freckle
腰: yāo · waist; kidney
燕: yàn · swallow (bird); comfort, enjoy

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1–1–4 · ban1 yao1 yan4

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baan1 jiu1 jin3

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