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紅黴素

简红霉素 · 繁紅黴素

Mandarin · pinyin hóng méi sù

(pharmacology) erythromycin

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紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
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素: sù · white (silk); plain; vegetarian; formerly; normally
红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
霉: méi · mildew, mold; moldy, mildewed

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2–2–4 · hong2 mei2 su4

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hung4 mei4 sou3

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noun

(pharmacology) erythromycin

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