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絲綢古路

简丝绸古路 · 繁絲綢古路

Mandarin · pinyin Sī chóu Gǔ lù

the ancient Silk Road
see also 絲綢之路 Sī chóu zhī Lù

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古: gǔ · old, classic, ancient
路: lù · road, path, street; journey
丝: sī · silk; fine thread; wire; strings
绸: chóu · silk cloth, satin damask

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1–2–3–4 · Si1 chou2 Gu3 lu4

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