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管圓線蟲

简管圆线虫 · 繁管圓線蟲

Mandarin · pinyin guǎn yuán xiàn chóng

"eel worm", a parasitic worm carrying meningitis

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管: guǎn · pipe, tube, duct; woodwind music
圓: yuán · circle; round, circular; complete
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蟲: chóng · worms; insects
圆: yuán · circle; round, circular; complete
线: xiàn · line, thread, wire; clue
虫: chóng · insects, worms; Kangxi radical 142

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3–2–4–2 · guan3 yuan2 xian4 chong2

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