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棕頸雪雀

简棕颈雪雀 · 繁棕頸雪雀

Mandarin · pinyin zōng jǐng xuě què

(bird species of China) rufous-necked snowfinch (Pyrgilauda ruficollis)

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棕: zōng · hemp palm; palm tree
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雪: xuě · snow; wipe away shame, avenge
雀: què · sparrow
颈: jǐng · neck, throat

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1–3–3–4 · zong1 jing3 xue3 que4

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