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美樂

简美乐 · 繁美樂

Mandarin · pinyin Měi lè

Merlot (grape type)

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美: měi · beautiful, pretty; pleasing
樂: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music
乐: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music

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3–4 · Mei3 le4

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