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沙瓦瑪

简沙瓦玛 · 繁沙瓦瑪

Mandarin · pinyin shā wǎ mǎ

shawarma, Middle Eastern sandwich wrap (loanword)

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沙: shā · sand, gravel, pebbles; granulated
瓦: wǎ · tile; earthenware pottery; girl
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玛: mǎ · agate; cornelian

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1–3–3 · sha1 wa3 ma3

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