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獅虎獸

简狮虎兽 · 繁獅虎獸

Mandarin · pinyin shī hǔ shòu

liger, hybrid cross between a male lion and a tigress

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虎: hǔ · tiger; brave, fierce; surname
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狮: shī · lion
兽: shòu · beast, animal; bestial

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1–3–4 · shi1 hu3 shou4

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si1 fu2 sau3

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