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紫翅椋鳥

简紫翅椋鸟 · 繁紫翅椋鳥

Mandarin · pinyin zǐ chì liáng niǎo

(bird species of China) common starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

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紫: zǐ · purple, violet; amethyst; surname
翅: chì · wings; fin
椋: liáng · fruit
鳥: niǎo · bird; Kangxi radical 196
鸟: niǎo · bird; Kangxi radical 196

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3–4–2–3 · zi3 chi4 liang2 niao3

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