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南贍部洲

简南赡部洲 · 繁南贍部洲

Mandarin · pinyin Nán shàn bù zhōu

Jambudvipa

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南: nán · south; southern part; southward
贍: Look up this written character
部: bù · part, division, section
洲: zhōu · continent; island; islet
赡: shàn · support, aid; rich, elegant

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2–4–4–1 · Nan2 shan4 bu4 zhou1

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