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水上芭蕾

Mandarin · pinyin shuǐ shàng bā lěi

synchronized swimming

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水: shuǐ · water, liquid, lotion, juice
上: shàng · top; superior, highest; go up, send up
芭: bā · plantain or banana palm; fragrant
蕾: lěi · buds, unopened flowers

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3–4–1–3 · shui3 shang4 ba1 lei3

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seoi2 soeng6 baa1 leoi4

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