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肥美

Mandarin · pinyin féi měi

fertile
luxuriant
plump
rounded

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肥: féi · fat, plump, obese; fertile
美: měi · beautiful, pretty; pleasing

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2–3 · fei2 mei3

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fei4 mei5

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adj

fertile; rich
luxuriant; exuberant; lush
strong and thriving; plump
fleshy and delicious

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