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魔羯座

Mandarin · pinyin Mó jié zuò

Capricorn (constellation and sign of the zodiac)

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魔: mó · demon, evil spirits; magic power
羯: jié · wether, castrated ram; deer skin
座: zuò · seat; stand, base

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2–2–4 · Mo2 jie2 zuo4

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