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紅翅綠鳩

简红翅绿鸠 · 繁紅翅綠鳩

Mandarin · pinyin hóng chì lǜ jiū

(bird species of China) white-bellied green pigeon (Treron sieboldii)

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紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
翅: chì · wings; fin
綠: lǜ · green; chlorine
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红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
绿: lǜ · green; chlorine
鸠: jiū · pigeon; collect, assemble

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2–4–4–1 · hong2 chi4 lu:4 jiu1

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