枇杷膏

Mandarin · pinyin pí pá gāo

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  1. Pei Pa Koa, proprietary cough syrup made with traditional Chinese herbs
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枇
pí · loquat
杷
pá · loquat
膏
gāo · grease, fat; paste, ointment
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2–2–1 · pi2 pa2 gao1

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pei4 paa4 gou1

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noun

  1. Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa (a traditional Chinese remedy for relieving sore throat)

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