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普通秋沙鴨

简普通秋沙鸭 · 繁普通秋沙鴨

Mandarin · pinyin pǔ tōng qiū shā yā

(bird species of China) common merganser (Mergus merganser)

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普: pǔ · universal, general, widespread
通: tōng · pass through; common; communicate
秋: qiū · autumn, fall; year
沙: shā · sand, gravel, pebbles; granulated
鴨: yā · duck; Anas species (various)
鸭: yā · duck; Anas species (various)

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3–1–1–1–1 · pu3 tong1 qiu1 sha1 ya1

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pou2 tung1 cau1 saa1 aap3

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