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琵嘴鴨

简琵嘴鸭 · 繁琵嘴鴨

Mandarin · pinyin pí zuǐ yā

(bird species of China) northern shoveler (Spatula clypeata)

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琵: pí · guitar-like instrument
嘴: zuǐ · mouth, lips
鴨: yā · duck; Anas species (various)
鸭: yā · duck; Anas species (various)

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2–3–1 · pi2 zui3 ya1

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pei4 zeoi2 aap3

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