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菲律賓鵑鳩

简菲律宾鹃鸠 · 繁菲律賓鵑鳩

Mandarin · pinyin Fēi lǜ bīn juān jiū

(bird species of China) Philippine cuckoo-dove (Macropygia tenuirostris)

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菲: fēi · fragrant, luxuriant; the Philippines
律: lǜ · statute, principle, regulation
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宾: bīn · guest, visitor; surname; submit
鹃: juān · cuckoo
鸠: jiū · pigeon; collect, assemble

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1–4–1–1–1 · Fei1 lu:4 bin1 juan1 jiu1

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