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石灰華

简石灰华 · 繁石灰華

Mandarin · pinyin shí huī huá

travertine (geology)
tufa (a type of banded marble)

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石: shí · stone, rock, mineral; Kangxi radical 112
灰: huī · ashes; dust; lime, mortar
華: Look up this written character
华: huá · flowery; illustrious; Chinese

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2–1–2 · shi2 hui1 hua2

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