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斑駮陸離

简斑驳陆离 · 繁斑駮陸離

Mandarin · pinyin bān bó lù lí

variegated

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斑: bān · mottled, striped, freckle
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驳: bó · varicolored, variegated; mixed
陆: lù · land, continental; army
离: lí · rare beast; strange; elegant

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1–2–4–2 · ban1 bo2 lu4 li2

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