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前蘇聯

简前苏联 · 繁前蘇聯

Mandarin · pinyin qián Sū lián

former Soviet Union

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前: qián · in front, forward; preceding
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苏: sū · revive, resurrect; a species of thyme; transliteration of 'Soviet'
联: lián · connect, join; associate, ally

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2–1–2 · qian2 Su1 lian2

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former Soviet Union; ex-USSR

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