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安特衛普

简安特卫普 · 繁安特衛普

Mandarin · pinyin Ān tè wèi pǔ

Antwerp (city in Belgium)

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安: ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
特: tè · special, unique, distinguished
衛: Look up this written character
普: pǔ · universal, general, widespread
卫: wèi · guard, protect, defend

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1–4–4–3 · An1 te4 wei4 pu3

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Antwerp (a province of Flanders, Belgium)
Antwerp (the largest city and provincial capital of the province of Antwerp, Belgium)

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