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斑魚狗

简斑鱼狗 · 繁斑魚狗

Mandarin · pinyin bān yú gǒu

(bird species of China) pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)

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斑: bān · mottled, striped, freckle
魚: yú · fish; surname; Kangxi radical 195
狗: gǒu · dog, Canis familiaris
鱼: yú · fish; surname; Kangxi radical 195

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1–2–3 · ban1 yu2 gou3

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