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龍膽紫

简龙胆紫 · 繁龍膽紫

Mandarin · pinyin lóng dǎn zǐ

gentian violet C25H30ClN3
crystal violet

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紫: zǐ · purple, violet; amethyst; surname
龙: lóng · dragon; symbolic of emperor
胆: dǎn · gall bladder; bravery, courage

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2–3–3 · long2 dan3 zi3

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lung4 daam2 zi2

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noun

gentian violet

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