沙朗牛排

Mandarin · pinyin shā lǎng niú pái

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  1. sirloin steak
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沙
shā · sand, gravel, pebbles; granulated
朗
lǎng · clear, bright; distinct
牛
niú · cow, ox, bull; Kangxi radical 93; 9th lunar mansion, determinative star β Capricorni (Dabih)
排
pái · row, rank, line
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1–3–2–2 · sha1 lang3 niu2 pai2

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