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特區

简特区 · 繁特區

Mandarin · pinyin tè qū

special administrative region
abbr. for 特別行政區

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特: tè · special, unique, distinguished
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区: qū · area, district, region, ward

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4–1 · te4 qu1

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dak6 keoi1

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noun

special zone; special area
special administrative region or zone (within a country)

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