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南極海

简南极海 · 繁南極海

Mandarin · pinyin Nán jí Hǎi

Southern Ocean

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南: nán · south; southern part; southward
極: Look up this written character
海: hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime
极: jí · extreme, utmost, furthest, final

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2–2–3 · Nan2 ji2 Hai3

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synonym of 南冰洋 (Nánbīngyáng)

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