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鯪鯉甲

简鲮鲤甲 · 繁鯪鯉甲

Mandarin · pinyin líng lǐ jiǎ

pangolin (Manis pentadactylata)
scaly ant-eater

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甲: jiǎ · armor, shell; fingernails; 1st heavenly stem
鲮: líng · carp
鲤: lǐ · carp

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2–3–3 · ling2 li3 jia3

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noun

(Northern Min) pangolin
(Northern Min, traditional Chinese medicine) pangolin scales

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