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爪哇池鷺

简爪哇池鹭 · 繁爪哇池鷺

Mandarin · pinyin Zhǎo wā chí lù

(bird species of China) Javan pond heron (Ardeola speciosa)

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爪: zhǎo · claw, nail, talon; animal feet
哇: wa · vomit; cry of an infant
池: chí · pool, pond; moat; cistern
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鹭: lù · heron, egret; Ardea species (various)

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3–1–2–4 · Zhao3 wa1 chi2 lu4

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