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石鐘乳

简石钟乳 · 繁石鐘乳

Mandarin · pinyin shí zhōng rǔ

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石: shí · stone, rock, mineral; Kangxi radical 112
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乳: rǔ · breast, nipples; milk, suckle
钟: zhōng · clock; bell

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2–1–3 · shi2 zhong1 ru3

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sek6 zung1 jyu5

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