南安市

Mandarin · pinyin Nán ān Shì

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  1. Nan'an, a county-level city in Quanzhou City 泉州市 Quán zhōu Shì, Fujian
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南
nán · south; southern part; southward
安
ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
市
shì · market, fair; city, town; trade
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2–1–4 · Nan2 an1 Shi4

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