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特提斯海

Mandarin · pinyin Tè tí sī Hǎi

Tethys (pre-Cambrian ocean)

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特: tè · special, unique, distinguished
提: tí · hold in hand; lift in hand
斯: sī · this, thus, such; to lop off; emphatic particle
海: hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime

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4–2–1–3 · Te4 ti2 si1 Hai3

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