柳杞

Mandarin · pinyin liǔ qǐ

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  1. willow
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柳
liǔ · willow tree; pleasure; 24th lunar mansion, determinative star δ Hydrae
杞
qǐ · willow; medlar tree; a small feudal state (Qi)
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3–3 · liu3 qi3

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