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雞皮疙瘩

简鸡皮疙瘩 · 繁雞皮疙瘩

Mandarin · pinyin jī pí gē da

goose pimples
goose bumps

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雞: jī · chickens; domestic fowl
皮: pí · skin, hide, fur, feather; outer
疙: gē · pimple, sore, boil, wart, pustule
瘩: da · pimples
鸡: jī · chicken

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1–2–1–5 · ji1 pi2 ge1 da5

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noun

goosebumps

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