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名勝古跡

简名胜古迹 · 繁名勝古跡

Mandarin · pinyin míng shèng gǔ jì

historical sites and scenic spots

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名: míng · name, rank, title, position
勝: shèng · victory; excel, be better than
古: gǔ · old, classic, ancient
跡: Look up this written character
胜: shèng · victory; excel, be better than
迹: jì · traces, impressions, footprints

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2–4–3–4 · ming2 sheng4 gu3 ji4

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noun

places of historic interest and scenic beauty; historical sites and scenic spots

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