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鐵力木

简铁力木 · 繁鐵力木

Mandarin · pinyin tiě lì mù

ironwood (Mesua ferrea)

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力: lì · power, capability, influence; Kangxi radical 19
木: mù · tree; wood, lumber; wooden
铁: tiě · iron; strong, solid, firm

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3–4–4 · tie3 li4 mu4

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