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希爾弗瑟姆

简希尔弗瑟姆 · 繁希爾弗瑟姆

Mandarin · pinyin Xī ěr fú sè mǔ

Hilversum, city in Netherlands

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希: xī · rare; hope, expect, strive for
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弗: fú · not, negative
瑟: sè · large stringed musical instrument; dignified, massive; sound of wind
姆: mǔ · child's governess; matron
尔: ěr · you; that, those; final particle

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1–3–2–4–3 · Xi1 er3 fu2 se4 mu3

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