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聲囊

简声囊 · 繁聲囊

Mandarin · pinyin shēng náng

vocal sac
vocal pouch (for vocal amplification in male frogs)

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聲: shēng · sound, voice, noise; tone; music
囊: náng · bag, purse, sack; put in bag
声: shēng · sound, voice, noise; tone; music

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1–2 · sheng1 nang2

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sing1 nong4

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