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可蘭經

简可兰经 · 繁可蘭經

Mandarin · pinyin Kě lán jīng

Quran (Islamic scripture)

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可: kě · may, can, -able; possibly
蘭: Look up this written character
經: Look up this written character
兰: lán · orchid; elegant, graceful
经: jīng · classic works; pass through

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3–2–1 · Ke3 lan2 jing1

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ho2 laan4 ging1

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Qur'an (the Islamic holy book)

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