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斑頭雁

简斑头雁 · 繁斑頭雁

Mandarin · pinyin bān tóu yàn

(bird species of China) bar-headed goose (Anser indicus)

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斑: bān · mottled, striped, freckle
頭: tóu · head; top; chief, first; boss
雁: yàn · wild goose
头: tóu · head; top; chief, first; boss

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1–2–4 · ban1 tou2 yan4

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baan1 tau4 ngaan6

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