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海綿狀

简海绵状 · 繁海綿狀

Mandarin · pinyin hǎi mián zhuàng

spongy

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海: hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime
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狀: Look up this written character
绵: mián · cotton wad; wool; soft, downy
状: zhuàng · form; appearance; shape; official

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3–2–4 · hai3 mian2 zhuang4

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hoi2 min4 zong6

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