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克莉奧佩特拉

简克莉奥佩特拉 · 繁克莉奧佩特拉

Mandarin · pinyin Kè lì ào pèi tè lā

Cleopatra (c. 70–30 BC), queen of Egypt

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克: kè · gram; overcome; transliteration
莉: lì · white jasmine
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佩: pèi · belt ornament, pendant; wear at waist, tie to the belt; respect
特: tè · special, unique, distinguished
拉: lā · pull, drag; seize, hold; lengthen
奥: ào · mysterious, obscure, profound

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4–4–4–4–4–1 · Ke4 li4 ao4 pei4 te4 la1

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