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王錦蛇

简王锦蛇 · 繁王錦蛇

Mandarin · pinyin wáng jǐn shé

king ratsnake (Elaphe carinata)

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王: wáng · king, ruler; royal; surname
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蛇: shé · snake
锦: jǐn · brocade, tapestry; embroidered

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2–3–2 · wang2 jin3 she2

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