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斯芬克司

Mandarin · pinyin Sī fēn kè sī

Sphinx (Egyptian mythical beast)

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斯: sī · this, thus, such; to lop off; emphatic particle
芬: fēn · fragrance, aroma; perfume
克: kè · gram; overcome; transliteration
司: sī · take charge of, control, manage; officer

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1–1–4–1 · Si1 fen1 ke4 si1

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