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海爾德蘭

简海尔德兰 · 繁海爾德蘭

Mandarin · pinyin Hǎi ěr dé lán

Gelderland, province of the Netherlands

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海: hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime
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德: dé · ethics, morality, virtue
蘭: Look up this written character
尔: ěr · you; that, those; final particle
兰: lán · orchid; elegant, graceful

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3–3–2–2 · Hai3 er3 de2 lan2

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