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雞蛋殼兒

简鸡蛋壳儿 · 繁雞蛋殼兒

Mandarin · pinyin jī dàn ké r

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雞: jī · chickens; domestic fowl
蛋: dàn · eggs; term of abuse
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兒: ér · son, child, oneself; final part
鸡: jī · chicken
壳: ké · casing, shell, husk
儿: ér · son, child; Kangxi radical 10

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1–4–2–5 · ji1 dan4 ke2 r5

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