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以色列

ji5 sik1 lit6

yi3 se4 lie4

Israel
[official translation recognized and used by the United Nations]

Level: 3 Google Frequency: 2,400,000

以色列

以 ji5 yi3 - by means of; because of
色 sik1 se4 she4 - colour
列 lit6 laat6 lie4 li4 - line up; a series

This word was added by Yeegs on 30th Apr 2005 and last edited on 16th Aug 2006

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