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紅梅花雀

简红梅花雀 · 繁紅梅花雀

Mandarin · pinyin hóng méi huā què

(bird species of China) red avadavat (Amandava amandava)

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紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
梅: méi · plums; prunes; surname
花: huā · flower; blossoms
雀: què · sparrow
红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush

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2–2–1–4 · hong2 mei2 hua1 que4

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hung4 mui4 faa1 zoek3

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