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黏涎子

Mandarin · pinyin nián xián zi

saliva
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黏: nián · stick to; glutinous, sticky; glue
涎: xián · saliva
子: zǐ · offspring, child; fruit, seed of; first earthly branch

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2–2–5 · nian2 xian2 zi5

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