百強

简 百强 · 繁 百強
Mandarin · pinyin bǎi qiáng

Meanings

  1. top 100 (e.g. top 100 towns)
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百
bǎi · one hundred; numerous, many
強
qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic
强
qiáng · strong, powerful, energetic
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3–2 · bai3 qiang2

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