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紅腹錦雞

简红腹锦鸡 · 繁紅腹錦雞

Mandarin · pinyin hóng fù jǐn jī

(bird species of China) golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus)

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紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
腹: fù · stomach, belly, abdomen; inside
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雞: jī · chickens; domestic fowl
红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
锦: jǐn · brocade, tapestry; embroidered
鸡: jī · chicken

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2–4–3–1 · hong2 fu4 jin3 ji1

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