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佩皮尼昂

Mandarin · pinyin Pèi pí ní áng

Perpignan (city in France)

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佩: pèi · belt ornament, pendant; wear at waist, tie to the belt; respect
皮: pí · skin, hide, fur, feather; outer
尼: ní · Buddhist nun; transliteration
昂: áng · rise, raise; proud, bold; upright

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4–2–2–2 · Pei4 pi2 ni2 ang2

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