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美蘭區

简美兰区 · 繁美蘭區

Mandarin · pinyin Měi lán Qū

Meilan, a district of Haikou City 海口市 Hǎi kǒu Shì, Hainan

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美: měi · beautiful, pretty; pleasing
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區: Look up this written character
兰: lán · orchid; elegant, graceful
区: qū · area, district, region, ward

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3–2–1 · Mei3 lan2 Qu1

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mei5 laan4 keoi1

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