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珠頸斑鳩

简珠颈斑鸠 · 繁珠頸斑鳩

Mandarin · pinyin zhū jǐng bān jiū

(bird species of China) spotted dove (Spilopelia chinensis)

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珠: zhū · precious stone, gem, jewel, pearl
頸: Look up this written character
斑: bān · mottled, striped, freckle
鳩: Look up this written character
颈: jǐng · neck, throat
鸠: jiū · pigeon; collect, assemble

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1–3–1–1 · zhu1 jing3 ban1 jiu1

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zyu1 geng2 baan1 kau1

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noun

spotted dove (Spilopelia chinensis)

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