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呂宋海峽

简吕宋海峡 · 繁呂宋海峽

Mandarin · pinyin Lǚ sòng Hǎi xiá

Luzon Strait between Taiwan and Luzon Island (Philippines)

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呂: Look up this written character
宋: sòng · Song dynasty; surname
海: hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime
峽: Look up this written character
吕: lǚ · surname; a musical note
峡: xiá · gorge, strait, ravine; isthmus

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3–4–3–2 · Lu:3 song4 Hai3 xia2

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leoi5 sung3 hoi2 haap6

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Luzon Strait

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