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東密德蘭

简东密德兰 · 繁東密德蘭

Mandarin · pinyin Dōng mì dé lán

East Midlands, English county

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東: dōng · east, eastern, eastward
密: mì · dense, thick, close; intimate
德: dé · ethics, morality, virtue
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东: dōng · east, eastern, eastward
兰: lán · orchid; elegant, graceful

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1–4–2–2 · Dong1 mi4 de2 lan2

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