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東方三博士

简东方三博士 · 繁東方三博士

Mandarin · pinyin Dōng fāng sān Bó shì

the Magi
the Three Wise Kings from the East in the biblical nativity story

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東: dōng · east, eastern, eastward
方: fāng · a square, rectangle; a region; local
三: sān · three
博: bó · gamble, play games; wide, broad
士: shì · scholar, gentleman; soldier
东: dōng · east, eastern, eastward

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1–1–1–2–4 · Dong1 fang1 san1 Bo2 shi4

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dung1 fong1 saam1 bok3 si6

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