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聖凱瑟琳

简圣凯瑟琳 · 繁聖凱瑟琳

Mandarin · pinyin Shèng kǎi sè lín

Saint Catherine

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瑟: sè · large stringed musical instrument; dignified, massive; sound of wind
琳: lín · beautiful jade, gem
圣: shèng · holy, sacred
凯: kǎi · triumphant; triumph, victory

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4–3–4–2 · Sheng4 kai3 se4 lin2

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sing3 hoi2 sat1 lam4

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