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海綿寶寶

简海绵宝宝 · 繁海綿寶寶

Mandarin · pinyin Hǎi mián Bǎo bǎo

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海: hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime
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绵: mián · cotton wad; wool; soft, downy
宝: bǎo · treasure, jewel; precious, rare

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3–2–3–3 · Hai3 mian2 Bao3 bao3

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