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竹節草

简竹节草 · 繁竹節草

Mandarin · pinyin zhú jié cǎo

Mackie's pest; lovegrass (Chrysopogon aciculatus)

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竹: zhú · bamboo; flute; Kangxi radical 118
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草: cǎo · grass, straw, thatch, herbs
节: jié · knot, node, joint; section

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2–2–3 · zhu2 jie2 cao3

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