特提斯海

Mandarin · pinyin Tè tí sī Hǎi

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  1. Tethys (pre-Cambrian ocean)
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特
tè · special, unique, distinguished
提
tí · hold in hand; lift in hand
斯
sī · this, thus, such; to lop off; emphatic particle
海
hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime
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4–2–1–3 · Te4 ti2 si1 Hai3

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dak6 tai4 si1 hoi2

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