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鴉片戰爭

aa1 pin3 zin3 zang1

the Opium War (1840-2)

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鴉片戰爭

This word was added by bybell on 31st Oct 2005 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008

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鴉 aa1 ya4 ya1 - [n] crow; raven
片 pin3 pin3*2 pian4 pan4 {pian1} - piece; slice; fragment; flake
戰 zin3 zhan4 - war; fighting; battle; contend
爭 zaang1 zang1 zheng1 zheng4 - dispute; strive; struggle

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