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明尼蘇達

简明尼苏达 · 繁明尼蘇達

Mandarin · pinyin Míng ní sū dá

Minnesota, USA

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明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear
尼: ní · Buddhist nun; transliteration
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苏: sū · revive, resurrect; a species of thyme; transliteration of 'Soviet'
达: dá · arrive at, reach; intelligent; smooth, slippery

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2–2–1–2 · Ming2 ni2 su1 da2

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(～州) Minnesota (a state in the Upper Midwest region of the United States)

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