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妙法蓮華經

简妙法莲华经 · 繁妙法蓮華經

Mandarin · pinyin Miào fǎ Lián huá Jīng

The Lotus Sutra

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妙: miào · mysterious, subtle; exquisite
法: fǎ · law, rule, regulation, statute; France, French
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莲: lián · lotus, water lily; paradise
华: huá · flowery; illustrious; Chinese
经: jīng · classic works; pass through

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4–3–2–2–1 · Miao4 fa3 Lian2 hua2 Jing1

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miu6 faat3 lin4 waa4 ging1

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