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馬氏珍珠貝

简马氏珍珠贝 · 繁馬氏珍珠貝

Mandarin · pinyin mǎ shì zhēn zhū bèi

pearl oyster (genus Pinctada)

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馬: Look up this written character
氏: shì · clan, family; mister
珍: zhēn · precious, valuable, rare
珠: zhū · precious stone, gem, jewel, pearl
貝: Look up this written character
马: mǎ · horse; surname; Kangxi radical 187
贝: bèi · sea shell; money, currency

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3–4–1–1–4 · ma3 shi4 zhen1 zhu1 bei4

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maa5 si6 zan1 zyu1 bui3

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