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綠玉髓

简绿玉髓 · 繁綠玉髓

Mandarin · pinyin lǜ yù suǐ

(mineralogy) chrysoprase

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綠: lǜ · green; chlorine
玉: yù · jade, precious stone, gem
髓: suǐ · bone marrow; essences, substances
绿: lǜ · green; chlorine

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4–4–3 · lu:4 yu4 sui3

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luk6 juk6 seoi5

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