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斯特拉特福

Mandarin · pinyin Sī tè lā tè fú

Stratford (place name)
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK city in Warwickshire and birthplace of William Shakespeare 莎士比亞 Shā shì bǐ yà

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斯: sī · this, thus, such; to lop off; emphatic particle
特: tè · special, unique, distinguished
拉: lā · pull, drag; seize, hold; lengthen
福: fú · happiness, good fortune, blessing

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1–4–1–4–2 · Si1 te4 la1 te4 fu2

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