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纏繞莖

简缠绕茎 · 繁纏繞莖

Mandarin · pinyin chán rào jīng

vine
twining stem

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缠: chán · wrap, wind around; tie, bind
绕: rào · entwine; wind around; surround
茎: jīng · stem, stalk

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2–4–1 · chan2 rao4 jing1

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noun

(botany) twining stem

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