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中國日報

简中国日报 · 繁中國日報

Mandarin · pinyin Zhōng guó Rì bào

China Daily (an English language newspaper)

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中: zhōng · central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
國: Look up this written character
日: rì · sun; day; daytime
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国: guó · nation, country, nation-state
报: bào · report, tell, announce

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1–2–4–4 · Zhong1 guo2 Ri4 bao4

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