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紫背葦鳽

简紫背苇鳽 · 繁紫背葦鳽

Mandarin · pinyin zǐ bèi wěi yán

(bird species of China) von Schrenck's bittern (Ixobrychus eurhythmus)

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紫: zǐ · purple, violet; amethyst; surname
背: bèi · back; back side; behind; betray
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苇: wěi · reed

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3–4–3–2 · zi3 bei4 wei3 yan2

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