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東中國海

简东中国海 · 繁東中國海

Mandarin · pinyin Dōng Zhōng guó Hǎi

East China sea

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東: dōng · east, eastern, eastward
中: zhōng · central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
國: Look up this written character
海: hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime
东: dōng · east, eastern, eastward
国: guó · nation, country, nation-state

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1–1–2–3 · Dong1 Zhong1 guo2 Hai3

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dung1 zung1 gwok3 hoi2

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