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中華字海

简中华字海 · 繁中華字海

Mandarin · pinyin Zhōng huá Zì hǎi

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中: zhōng · central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
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字: zì · letter, character, word
海: hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime
华: huá · flowery; illustrious; Chinese

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1–2–4–3 · Zhong1 hua2 Zi4 hai3

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