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樹棲

简树栖 · 繁樹棲

Mandarin · pinyin shù qī

arboreal
tree-dwelling

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樹: shù · tree; plant; set up, establish
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树: shù · tree; plant; set up, establish
栖: qī · perch; roost; stay

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4–1 · shu4 qi1

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