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Mandarin · pinyin Kǎ mén

Carmen (name)
Carmen, 1875 opera by Georges Bizet 比才 based on novel by Prosper Mérimée 梅里美 Méi lǐ měi

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卡: kǎ · card, punch card; calorie
門: mén · gate, door, entrance, opening; Kangxi radical 169
门: mén · gate, door, entrance, opening

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3–2 · Ka3 men2

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Carmen; Carman; Karmen; Karman; Kamen

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