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瓜臍

简瓜脐 · 繁瓜臍

Mandarin · pinyin guā qí

the umbilicus of a melon

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瓜: guā · melon, gourd, cucumber; Kangxi radical 97
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脐: qí · abdominal area of crab; navel

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1–2 · gua1 qi2

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