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貓舌頭

简猫舌头 · 繁貓舌頭

Mandarin · pinyin māo shé tóu

(fig.) (coll.) sensitivity to hot food or drink; person who has such a sensitivity

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貓: māo · cat
舌: shé · tongue; clapper of bell; Kangxi radical 135
頭: tóu · head; top; chief, first; boss
猫: māo · cat
头: tóu · head; top; chief, first; boss

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1–2–2 · mao1 she2 tou2

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