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澳寶

简澳宝 · 繁澳寶

Mandarin · pinyin ào bǎo

opal (abbr. for 澳洲寶石 Ào zhōu bǎo shí)

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澳: ào · inlet, bay; dock, bank
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宝: bǎo · treasure, jewel; precious, rare

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4–3 · ao4 bao3

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