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松雞

简松鸡 · 繁松雞

Mandarin · pinyin sōng jī

grouse

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松: sōng · pine tree; fir tree
雞: jī · chickens; domestic fowl
鸡: jī · chicken

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1–1 · song1 ji1

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noun

western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus)
(Cantonese) pine cone

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