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牙釉質

简牙釉质 · 繁牙釉質

Mandarin · pinyin yá yòu zhì

tooth enamel

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牙: yá · tooth, molars, teeth; serrated
釉: yòu · glaze
質: Look up this written character
质: zhì · matter, material, substance

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2–4–4 · ya2 you4 zhi4

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ngaa4 jau6 zat1

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