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褐翅雪雀

Mandarin · pinyin hè chì xuě què

(bird species of China) black-winged snowfinch (Montifringilla adamsi)

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褐: hè · coarse woolen cloth; dull, dark
翅: chì · wings; fin
雪: xuě · snow; wipe away shame, avenge
雀: què · sparrow

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4–4–3–4 · he4 chi4 xue3 que4

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hot3 ci3 syut3 zoek3

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