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軟口蓋

简软口盖 · 繁軟口蓋

Mandarin · pinyin ruǎn kǒu gài

soft palate
velum

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軟: Look up this written character
口: kǒu · mouth; open end; entrance, gate
蓋: Look up this written character
软: ruǎn · soft, flexible, pliable; weak
盖: gài · cover, hide, protect

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3–3–4 · ruan3 kou3 gai4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

jyun5 hau2 goi3

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noun

(anatomy) synonym of 軟顎 /软颚 (ruǎn'è, “soft palate”)

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