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火衛

简火卫 · 繁火衛

Mandarin · pinyin huǒ wèi

moon of Mars

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火: huǒ · fire, flame; burn; anger, rage
衛: Look up this written character
卫: wèi · guard, protect, defend

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3–4 · huo3 wei4

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