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皇家香港警察

Mandarin · pinyin Huáng jiā Xiāng gǎng Jǐng chá

Royal Hong Kong Police Force (1969-1997)

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皇: huáng · royal, imperial; ruler, superior
家: jiā · house, home, residence; family
香: xiāng · fragrant, sweet-smelling; incense; Kangxi radical 186
港: gǎng · port, harbor; small stream; bay
警: jǐng · guard, watch; alert, alarm
察: chá · examine, investigate; notice

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2–1–1–3–3–2 · Huang2 jia1 Xiang1 gang3 Jing3 cha2

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wong4 gaa1 hoeng1 gong2 ging2 caat3

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