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琉球歌鴝

简琉球歌鸲 · 繁琉球歌鴝

Mandarin · pinyin Liú qiú gē qú

(bird species of China) Ryukyu robin (Larvivora komadori)

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琉: liú · sparkling stone; glazed, opaque
球: qiú · ball, sphere, globe; round
歌: gē · song, lyrics; sing, chant; praise
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鸲: qú · mynah; Erithacus species (various)

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2–2–1–2 · Liu2 qiu2 ge1 qu2

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