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山陽區

简山阳区 · 繁山陽區

Mandarin · pinyin Shān yáng Qū

Shanyang, a district of Jiaozuo City 焦作市 Jiāo zuò Shì, Henan

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山: shān · mountain, hill, peak
陽: yáng · the active, male principle in Chinese philosophy (yang); light; sun
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阳: yáng · 'male' principle; light; sun
区: qū · area, district, region, ward

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1–2–1 · Shan1 yang2 Qu1

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