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紙灰

简纸灰 · 繁紙灰

Mandarin · pinyin zhǐ huī

ash from burnt paper

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紙: zhǐ · paper
灰: huī · ashes; dust; lime, mortar
纸: zhǐ · paper

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3–1 · zhi3 hui1

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zi2 fui1

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