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疏勒國

简疏勒国 · 繁疏勒國

Mandarin · pinyin Shū lè guó

Shule, oasis state in central Asia (near modern Kashgar) at different historical periods

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疏: shū · neglect; careless, lax
勒: lēi · strangle, tighten
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国: guó · nation, country, nation-state

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1–4–2 · Shu1 le4 guo2

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