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黏果酸漿

简黏果酸浆 · 繁黏果酸漿

Mandarin · pinyin nián guǒ suān jiāng

tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica)

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黏: nián · stick to; glutinous, sticky; glue
果: guǒ · fruit; result
酸: suān · tart, sour; acid; stiff; spoiled
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浆: jiāng · any thick fluid; starch; broth

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2–3–1–1 · nian2 guo3 suan1 jiang1

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