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東方明珠塔

简东方明珠塔 · 繁東方明珠塔

Mandarin · pinyin Dōng fāng Míng zhū Tǎ

Oriental Pearl Tower

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東: dōng · east, eastern, eastward
方: fāng · a square, rectangle; a region; local
明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear
珠: zhū · precious stone, gem, jewel, pearl
塔: tǎ · tower, spire, tall building
东: dōng · east, eastern, eastward

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1–1–2–1–3 · Dong1 fang1 Ming2 zhu1 Ta3

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dung1 fong1 ming4 zyu1 taap3

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