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爆玉米花

Mandarin · pinyin bào yù mǐ huā

to make popcorn
popcorn

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爆: bào · crackle, pop, burst, explode
玉: yù · jade, precious stone, gem
米: mǐ · hulled or husked uncooked rice
花: huā · flower; blossoms

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4–4–3–1 · bao4 yu4 mi3 hua1

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