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紅嘴巨鷗

简红嘴巨鸥 · 繁紅嘴巨鷗

Mandarin · pinyin hóng zuǐ jù ōu

(bird species of China) Caspian tern (Hydroprogne caspia)

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紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
嘴: zuǐ · mouth, lips
巨: jù · large, great, enormous; chief
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红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
鸥: ōu · seagull, tern; Larus species (various)

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2–3–4–1 · hong2 zui3 ju4 ou1

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