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祁連山脈

简祁连山脉 · 繁祁連山脈

Mandarin · pinyin Qí lián Shān mài

Qilian Mountains (formerly Richthofen Range), dividing Qinghai and Gansu provinces

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祁: qí · pray; numerous, ample, abundant
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山: shān · mountain, hill, peak
脈: mài · blood vessels, veins, arteries
连: lián · join, connect; continuous; even
脉: mài · blood vessels, veins, arteries

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2–2–1–4 · Qi2 lian2 Shan1 mai4

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