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貝葉經

简贝叶经 · 繁貝葉經

Mandarin · pinyin bèi yè jīng

sutra written on leaves of pattra palm tree

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葉: yè · leaf, petal; page of book; period
經: Look up this written character
贝: bèi · sea shell; money, currency
叶: yè · to harmonize, to rhyme; to unite; (borrowed for) leaf
经: jīng · classic works; pass through

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4–4–1 · bei4 ye4 jing1

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bui3 jip6 ging1

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