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種塊

简种块 · 繁種塊

Mandarin · pinyin zhǒng kuài

seed tuber

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種: zhǒng · seed; race; offspring; to plant
塊: kuài · piece, lump; dollar
种: zhǒng · seed; race, breed; to plant
块: kuài · piece, lump; dollar

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3–4 · zhong3 kuai4

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zung2 faai3

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