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番鴨

简番鸭 · 繁番鴨

Mandarin · pinyin fān yā

Muscovy duck

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番: fān · to take turns; a turn, a time; to repeat
鴨: yā · duck; Anas species (various)
鸭: yā · duck; Anas species (various)

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1–1 · fan1 ya1

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faan1 aap2 · faan1 aap3

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noun

Muscovy duck

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