興凱刺鰟鮍

简 兴凯刺鳑鲏 · 繁 興凱刺鰟鮍
Mandarin · pinyin xīng kǎi cì páng pí

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  1. Acanthorhodeus chankaensis (small carp)
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興
xìng · thrive, prosper, flourish
凱
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刺
cì · stab; prick, irritate; prod
鰟
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鮍
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兴
xìng · thrive, prosper, flourish
凯
kǎi · triumphant; triumph, victory
鳑
páng · several species of small carp
鲏
pí · Spanish mackerel
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1–3–4–2–2 · xing1 kai3 ci4 pang2 pi2

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