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狗皮膏藥

简狗皮膏药 · 繁狗皮膏藥

Mandarin · pinyin gǒu pí gāo yao

dogskin plaster, used in TCM for treating contusions, rheumatism etc
quack medicine
sham goods

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狗: gǒu · dog, Canis familiaris
皮: pí · skin, hide, fur, feather; outer
膏: gāo · grease, fat; paste, ointment
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药: yào · leaf of Dahurian angelica plant; medicine

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3–2–1–5 · gou3 pi2 gao1 yao5

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gau2 pei4 gou1 joek6

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