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正寧縣

简正宁县 · 繁正寧縣

Mandarin · pinyin Zhèng níng Xiàn

Zhengning, a county in Qingyang City 慶陽市 Qìng yáng Shì, Gansu

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正: zhèng · right, proper, correct
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縣: Look up this written character
宁: níng · calm, peaceful, serene; healthy
县: xiàn · county, district, subdivision

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4–2–4 · Zheng4 ning2 Xian4

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