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斯卡伯勒礁

Mandarin · pinyin Sī kǎ bó lè Jiāo

Scarborough Shoal (Philippines' name for Huangyan Island)

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斯: sī · this, thus, such; to lop off; emphatic particle
卡: kǎ · card, punch card; calorie
伯: bó · older brother; father's elder brother; senior male 'sire'; feudal rank 'count'
勒: lēi · strangle, tighten
礁: jiāo · reef; jetty; submerged rocks

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1–3–2–4–1 · Si1 ka3 bo2 le4 Jiao1

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