聯合王國

简 联合王国 · 繁 聯合王國
Mandarin · pinyin Lián hé wáng guó

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  1. United Kingdom
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聯
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合
hé · combine, unite, join; gather
王
wáng · king, ruler; royal; surname
國
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联
lián · connect, join; associate, ally
国
guó · nation, country, nation-state
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2–2–2–2 · Lian2 he2 wang2 guo2

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lyun4 hap6 wong4 gwok3

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name

  1. United Kingdom (a kingdom and country in Northern Europe)

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