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大寧

简大宁 · 繁大寧

Mandarin · pinyin Dà níng

see 大寧縣 Dà níng Xiàn

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大: dà · big, great, vast, large, high
寧: Look up this written character
宁: níng · calm, peaceful, serene; healthy

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4–2 · Da4 ning2

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