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東明縣

简东明县 · 繁東明縣

Mandarin · pinyin Dōng míng Xiàn

Dongming, a county in Heze City 菏澤市 Hé zé Shì, Shandong

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東: dōng · east, eastern, eastward
明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear
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东: dōng · east, eastern, eastward
县: xiàn · county, district, subdivision

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1–2–4 · Dong1 ming2 Xian4

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