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Cí Luǒ
茈羸
Cí Luǒ – Mollusc
Background
Cí luǒ inhabit the Jī River, which flows east into the Qǔ Tán waters.
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Classical text
Mountains & Seas · Eastern Mountains
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A further 300 li south stands Mount Zhú [竹], extending into the Jiāng [江]. It has no plants or trees, but much fine blue-green jade. The Jī [激] River rises here and flows east into the Qǔtán [娶檀], with many Cí Luǒ in its waters.From the English edition of Mountains & Seas. Open the reader for the Chinese editions and translator’s notes. Linked names follow the card catalogue; hover to see the original wording.
Passage printed on the card
激水出焉，而东流注于娶檀之水，其中多茈羸。Game card text
Small, Swim, Entice (Fish)
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