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歐萊雅

简欧莱雅 · 繁歐萊雅

Mandarin · pinyin Ōu lái yǎ

L'Oréal (French cosmetics company)

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雅: yǎ · elegant, graceful, refined
欧: ōu · translit.: Europe; ohm; surname
莱: lái · goosefoot, weed; fallow field

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1–2–3 · Ou1 lai2 ya3

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