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黑喉雪雀

Mandarin · pinyin hēi hóu xuě què

(bird species of China) Père David's snowfinch (Pyrgilauda davidiana)

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黑: hēi · black; dark; evil, sinister; Kangxi radical 203
喉: hóu · throat, gullet, larynx; guttural
雪: xuě · snow; wipe away shame, avenge
雀: què · sparrow

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1–2–3–4 · hei1 hou2 xue3 que4

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