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菟丝子
菟絲子
tùsīzǐ
1. dodder (Cuscuta sinensis, a parasitic vine with seeds used in medicine)

Character Breakdown

菟
tú
creeper, parasitic vine; Cuscuta sinensis 
11 丶
丝
sī
silk, fine thread; wire; strings
HSK 5 5 丶
子
zi
son, child; seed, egg; fruit; small thing
HSK 1 3 丶

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