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高山金翅雀

Mandarin · pinyin gāo shān jīn chì què

(bird species of China) yellow-breasted greenfinch (Chloris spinoides)

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高: gāo · high, tall; lofty, elevated; Kangxi radical 189
山: shān · mountain, hill, peak
金: jīn · gold; metals in general; money; Kangxi radical 167
翅: chì · wings; fin
雀: què · sparrow

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1–1–1–4–4 · gao1 shan1 jin1 chi4 que4

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