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朝鮮八道

简朝鲜八道 · 繁朝鮮八道

Mandarin · pinyin Cháo xiǎn bā dào

the eight provinces of Yi dynasty Korea

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朝: cháo · dynasty; morning
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八: bā · eight; all around, all sides
道: dào · path, road, street; method, way
鲜: xiān · fresh; delicious; attractive

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2–3–1–4 · Chao2 xian3 ba1 dao4

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