達特茅斯

简 达特茅斯 · 繁 達特茅斯
Mandarin · pinyin Dá tè máo sī

Meanings

  1. Dartmouth (place name)
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達
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特
tè · special, unique, distinguished
茅
máo · reeds, rushes, grass; surname
斯
sī · this, thus, such; to lop off; emphatic particle
达
dá · arrive at, reach; intelligent; smooth, slippery
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2–4–2–1 · Da2 te4 mao2 si1

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