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關中平原

简关中平原 · 繁關中平原

Mandarin · pinyin Guān zhōng Píng yuán

Guanzhong Plain in Shaanxi

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中: zhōng · central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
平: píng · flat, level, even; peaceful
原: yuán · source, origin, beginning
关: guān · frontier pass; close; relation

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1–1–2–2 · Guan1 zhong1 Ping2 yuan2

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