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哈萊姆

简哈莱姆 · 繁哈萊姆

Mandarin · pinyin Hā lái mǔ

Harlem district of Manhattan

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哈: hā · sound of laughter
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姆: mǔ · child's governess; matron
莱: lái · goosefoot, weed; fallow field

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1–2–3 · Ha1 lai2 mu3

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Harlem
Harlem — (～區) Harlem (a neighbourhood of Manhattan, New York)

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