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紅領綠鸚鵡

简红领绿鹦鹉 · 繁紅領綠鸚鵡

Mandarin · pinyin hóng lǐng lǜ yīng wǔ

(bird species of China) rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri)

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紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
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綠: lǜ · green; chlorine
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红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
领: lǐng · neck; collar; lead, guide
绿: lǜ · green; chlorine
鹦: yīng · parrot
鹉: wǔ · species of parrot

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2–3–4–1–3 · hong2 ling3 lu:4 ying1 wu3

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