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南海艦隊

简南海舰队 · 繁南海艦隊

Mandarin · pinyin Nán hǎi Jiàn duì

South Sea Fleet

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南: nán · south; southern part; southward
海: hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime
艦: Look up this written character
隊: duì · team, group; army unit
舰: jiàn · warship
队: duì · team, group; army unit

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2–3–4–4 · Nan2 hai3 Jian4 dui4

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