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海事處

简海事处 · 繁海事處

Mandarin · pinyin Hǎi shì chù

Marine Department (Hong Kong)

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海: hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime
事: shì · affair, matter, business; to serve; accident, incident
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处: chù · place, locale; department

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3–4–4 · Hai3 shi4 chu4

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