上海大學

简 上海大学 · 繁 上海大學
Mandarin · pinyin Shàng hǎi Dà xué

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  1. Shanghai University
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上
shàng · top; superior, highest; go up, send up
海
hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime
大
dà · big, great, vast, large, high
學
xué · learning, knowledge; school
学
xué · learning, knowledge; school
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4–3–4–2 · Shang4 hai3 Da4 xue2

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