Taiwan Mandarin

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綿羊

mián yáng·ㄇㄧㄢˊ ㄧㄤˊ

“sheep; domestic animal known for its soft wool and docile temperament”

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mián·ㄇㄧㄢˊ

Cotton or silk floss; continuous; soft; fine; downy; wool-like.

yáng·ㄧㄤˊ

Sheep or goat; a classifier for sheep or goats; surname Yang; also refers to auspiciousness.

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綿延miányán·ㄇㄧㄢˊ ㄧㄢˊto stretch continuously; to extend without interruption; to be unbroken (esp. of a mountain range or long feature).