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岩

ㄧㄢ ˊ

yán

cliff
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  • 岩
    ㄧㄢ ˊ

    yán

    cliff

    • 山
      ㄕㄢ

      shān

      mountain

    • 石
      ㄕ ˊ

      shí

      stone

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A cliff exposes the mountain's stone.
by Chris

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