Word information
Simplified龟苓膏
Traditional龜苓膏
Pinyinguī líng gāo
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Chinese word dictionary
龟苓膏
guī líng gāo · turtle jelly, medicine made with powdered turtle shell and herbs; a similar product made without turtle shell and consumed as a dessert
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