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玉荷包

Mandarin · pinyin yù hé bāo

jade purse, a cultivar of lychee

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玉: yù · jade, precious stone, gem
荷: hé · lotus, water lily; Holland
包: bāo · wrap, pack, bundle; package

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4–2–1 · yu4 he2 bao1

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juk6 ho4 baau1

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