南安普敦

Mandarin · pinyin Nán ān pǔ dūn

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  1. Southampton, town in south England
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南
nán · south; southern part; southward
安
ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
普
pǔ · universal, general, widespread
敦
dūn · esteem; honest, candid, sincere
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2–1–3–1 · Nan2 an1 pu3 dun1

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  1. Southampton (a city in England, United Kingdom)

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