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番紅花

简番红花 · 繁番紅花

Mandarin · pinyin fān hóng huā

saffron (Crocus sativus)

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番: fān · to take turns; a turn, a time; to repeat
紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
花: huā · flower; blossoms
红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush

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1–2–1 · fan1 hong2 hua1

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noun

saffron crocus (Crocus sativus)
saffron (spice)

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