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ling5 jin3 hang4領燕鴴领燕鸻

Jyutpingling5 jin3 hang4
Yalelíngh yin hàngh

Definition

(bird species of China) collared pratincole (Glareola pratincola)

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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