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尖草坪

Mandarin · pinyin Jiān cǎo píng

see 尖草坪區 Jiān cǎo píng Qū

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尖: jiān · sharp, pointed, acute, keen
草: cǎo · grass, straw, thatch, herbs
坪: píng · level ground; Japanese measure

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1–3–2 · Jian1 cao3 ping2

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zim1 cou2 ping4

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