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隱棲動物學

简隐栖动物学 · 繁隱棲動物學

Mandarin · pinyin yǐn qī dòng wù xué

cryptozoology

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動: dòng · move, happen; movement, action
物: wù · thing, substance, creature
學: xué · learning, knowledge; school
隐: yǐn · hide, conceal; hidden, secret
栖: qī · perch; roost; stay
动: dòng · move, happen; movement, action
学: xué · learning, knowledge; school

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3–1–4–4–2 · yin3 qi1 dong4 wu4 xue2

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