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炎

ㄧㄢ ˊ

yán

inflammation
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  • 炎
    ㄧㄢ ˊ

    yán

    inflammation

    • 火
      ㄏㄨㄛ ˇ

      huǒ

      fire

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"My throat is on FIRE! I'll have my doctor check it for <inflammation> at m[y ann]ual checkup," thinks Charlie.
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