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凱爾特人

简凯尔特人 · 繁凱爾特人

Mandarin · pinyin Kǎi ěr tè rén

Celt

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特: tè · special, unique, distinguished
人: rén · man; people; mankind; someone else
凯: kǎi · triumphant; triumph, victory
尔: ěr · you; that, those; final particle

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3–3–4–2 · Kai3 er3 te4 ren2

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noun

Celt; Celtic people
Boston Celtics (team in NBA)
Celtic F.C. (team in Scottish Premiership)

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