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珠澳

Mandarin · pinyin Zhū Ào

Zhuhai and Macau (abbr. for 珠海 Zhū hǎi + 澳門 Ào mén)

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珠: zhū · precious stone, gem, jewel, pearl
澳: ào · inlet, bay; dock, bank

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1–4 · Zhu1 Ao4

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