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美聯社

简美联社 · 繁美聯社

Mandarin · pinyin Měi Lián shè

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abbr. for 美國聯合通訊社 Měi guó Lián hé Tōng xùn shè

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美: měi · beautiful, pretty; pleasing
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社: shè · god of the soil and altars to him; group of families; company, society
联: lián · connect, join; associate, ally

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3–2–4 · Mei3 Lian2 she4

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