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軟泥兒

简软泥儿 · 繁軟泥兒

Mandarin · pinyin ruǎn ní r

erhua variant of 軟泥 ruǎn ní

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軟: Look up this written character
泥: ní · mud, mire; earth, clay; plaster
兒: ér · son, child, oneself; final part
软: ruǎn · soft, flexible, pliable; weak
儿: ér · son, child; Kangxi radical 10

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3–2–5 · ruan3 ni2 r5

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