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玫瑰念珠

Mandarin · pinyin méi gui niàn zhū

rosary (Catholic prayer beads)

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玫: méi · rose
瑰: guī · extraordinary, fabulous; rose
念: niàn · think of, recall, study
珠: zhū · precious stone, gem, jewel, pearl

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2–5–4–1 · mei2 gui5 nian4 zhu1

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mui4 gwai3 nim6 zyu1

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