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針尾沙錐

简针尾沙锥 · 繁針尾沙錐

Mandarin · pinyin zhēn wěi shā zhuī

(bird species of China) pin-tailed snipe (Gallinago stenura)

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針: Look up this written character
尾: wěi · tail, extremity; end, stern; 6th lunar mansion, determinative star μ¹ Scorpii (Xamidimura)
沙: shā · sand, gravel, pebbles; granulated
錐: Look up this written character
针: zhēn · needle; pin; tack; acupuncture
锥: zhuī · gimlet, awl, drill, auger; bore

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1–3–1–1 · zhen1 wei3 sha1 zhui1

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