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針尾鴨

简针尾鸭 · 繁針尾鴨

Mandarin · pinyin zhēn wěi yā

(bird species of China) northern pintail (Anas acuta)

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尾: wěi · tail, extremity; end, stern; 6th lunar mansion, determinative star μ¹ Scorpii (Xamidimura)
鴨: yā · duck; Anas species (various)
针: zhēn · needle; pin; tack; acupuncture
鸭: yā · duck; Anas species (various)

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1–3–1 · zhen1 wei3 ya1

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zam1 mei5 aap3

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