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雞蛋清

简鸡蛋清 · 繁雞蛋清

Mandarin · pinyin jī dàn qīng

egg white

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雞: jī · chickens; domestic fowl
蛋: dàn · eggs; term of abuse
清: qīng · clear, pure, clean; peaceful
鸡: jī · chicken

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1–4–1 · ji1 dan4 qing1

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gai1 daan2 cing1

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