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碧昂絲

简碧昂丝 · 繁碧昂絲

Mandarin · pinyin Bì áng sī

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碧: bì · jade; green, blue
昂: áng · rise, raise; proud, bold; upright
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丝: sī · silk; fine thread; wire; strings

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4–2–1 · Bi4 ang2 si1

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