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Triad: Encyclopedia II - Criminal tattoo - North American

A tattoo of three dots in a triangle, usually found on the skin between the thumb and forefinger, stands for "mi vida loca" ("my crazy life"). Along with the pachuco cross, it is a popular "generic" tattoo among Hispanic teenagers, and has no direct connection to gangs. The tattoo has also been adopted by Vietnamese teenagers, along with the similar interpretation of "toi khong can gi ca" ("I care about nothing"). See Three Dots Tattoo. A teardrop tattoo is said to indicate that the wearer has killed or a friend o ...

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Criminal tattoo, Criminal tattoo - British, Criminal tattoo - Japanese, Criminal tattoo - Middle Eastern, Criminal tattoo - North American, Criminal tattoo - Russian, Criminal tattoo - The four suits, Criminal tattoo - Other symbols, Criminal tattoo - Hand tattoos

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - List of superheroines - List of superheroines

List of superheroines - A. Amanda Sefton (Marvel) Amazon (Lone Star) Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld (DC) Andromeda (DC) Andromeda (Marvel) Ann O'Brien (Dark Horse) Aquagirl (DC) Arisia a.k.a. Green Lantern of Graxos IV (DC) Arrowette (DC) Arsenic (Marvel) Atomic Betty Aurora (Marvel) List of superheroines - B. Babe (Dark Horse) Batgirl (DC) Bat ...

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List of superheroines, List of superheroines - List of superheroines, List of superheroines - A, List of superheroines - B, List of superheroines - C, List of superheroines - D, List of superheroines - E, List of superheroines - F, List of superheroines - G, List of superheroines - H, List of superheroines - I, List of superheroines - J, List of superheroines - K, List of superheroines - L, List of superheroines - M, List of superheroines - N, List of superheroines - O, List of superheroines - P, List of superheroines - Q, List of superheroines - R, List of superheroines - S, List of superheroines - T, List of superheroines - U, List of superheroines - V, List of superheroines - W, List of superheroines - X, List of superheroines - Y, List of superheroines - Z

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - List of warez groups - Cracking/Cracking Tutorial Groups

List of warez groups - Cracking. Challenge of Reverse Engineering (CORE) CORE is a software cracking group for the IBM PC which has released more than 10,000 cracks. They tend to release primarily keygens and include a cracktro or installer with music on most releases. Core is a huge supporter of the P2P scene. Phrozen Crew (PC) Phrozen Crew one of the first strictly software cracking groups to evolve; they were consistantly declared ...

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List of warez groups, List of warez groups - Historical groups, List of warez groups - Cracking/Cracking Tutorial Groups, List of warez groups - Cracking, List of warez groups - Tutorials, List of warez groups - Applications RIP groups, List of warez groups - Application ISO groups, List of warez groups - Beta Software Groups, List of warez groups - PC Games Groups, List of warez groups - Console Games Groups, List of warez groups - MP3, List of warez groups - Movie Groups, List of warez groups - TV Groups, List of warez groups - Musicvideo Groups, List of warez groups - XXX Groups, List of warez groups - Courier groups

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - Luxor Temple - History

Construction work on the temple began during the reign of Amenhotep III in the 14th century BC. Horemheb and Tutankhamun added columns, statues, and friezes – and Akhenaten had earlier obliterated his father's cartouches and installed a shrine to the Aten – but the only major expansion effort took place under Ramesses II some 100 years after the first stones were put in place. Luxor is thus unique among the main Egyptian temple complexes in having only two pharaohs leave th ...

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Luxor Temple, Luxor Temple - History, Luxor Temple - Description

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - List of powers in superhero fiction - Mental

List of powers in superhero fiction - Astral projection. Main articles: Astral projection, and [[{{{2}}}]], and [[{{{3}}}]], and [[{{{4}}}]]See also:

List of powers in superhero fiction, List of powers in superhero fiction - Appearance, List of powers in superhero fiction - Invisibility, List of powers in superhero fiction - Shapeshifting, List of powers in superhero fiction - Size changing, List of powers in superhero fiction - Eleskin, List of powers in superhero fiction - Elemental, List of powers in superhero fiction - Aerokinesis, List of powers in superhero fiction - Cryokinesis, List of powers in superhero fiction - Electrokinesis, List of powers in superhero fiction - Gravitokinesis, List of powers in superhero fiction - Hydrokinesis, List of powers in superhero fiction - Magnetokinesis, List of powers in superhero fiction - Photokinesis, List of powers in superhero fiction - Pyrokinesis, List of powers in superhero fiction - Radiation control, List of powers in superhero fiction - Terrakinesis, List of powers in superhero fiction - Weather control, List of powers in superhero fiction - Energy, List of powers in superhero fiction - Energy armor, List of powers in superhero fiction - Energy blasts, List of powers in superhero fiction - Force fields, List of powers in superhero fiction - Power absorption, List of powers in superhero fiction - Sonic scream, List of powers in superhero fiction - Energy beams, List of powers in superhero fiction - Mental, List of powers in superhero fiction - Astral projection, List of powers in superhero fiction - Clairvoyance, List of powers in superhero fiction - Danger sense, List of powers in superhero fiction - Emotion control, List of powers in superhero fiction - Luck control, List of powers in superhero fiction - Magic, List of powers in superhero fiction - Mind control, List of powers in superhero fiction - Omnilingualism, List of powers in superhero fiction - Reality warping, List of powers in superhero fiction - Super empathy, List of powers in superhero fiction - Super intelligence, List of powers in superhero fiction - Telekinesis, List of powers in superhero fiction - Telepathy, List of powers in superhero fiction - Physical, List of powers in superhero fiction - Density control, List of powers in superhero fiction - Duplication, List of powers in superhero fiction - Elasticity, List of powers in superhero fiction - Enhanced senses, List of powers in superhero fiction - Healing factor, List of powers in superhero fiction - Immortality, List of powers in superhero fiction - Invulnerability, List of powers in superhero fiction - Natural armor, List of powers in superhero fiction - Natural weapons, List of powers in superhero fiction - Photographic reflexes, List of powers in superhero fiction - Super accuracy, List of powers in superhero fiction - Super speed, List of powers in superhero fiction - Super strength, List of powers in superhero fiction - Weapon-based powers, List of powers in superhero fiction - Matrix, List of powers in superhero fiction - Transportation, List of powers in superhero fiction - Flight, List of powers in superhero fiction - Teleportation, List of powers in superhero fiction - Time travel, List of powers in superhero fiction - Wallcrawling, List of powers in superhero fiction - Levitation, List of powers in superhero fiction - Gliding, List of powers in superhero fiction - Electrical Transport, List of powers in superhero fiction - The New Century of Powers, List of powers in superhero fiction - Emotional Distress, List of powers in superhero fiction - Transporting Spirit, List of powers in superhero fiction - Animal Transplant, List of powers in superhero fiction - Astralkinesis, List of powers in superhero fiction - Wishc'mtru, List of powers in superhero fiction - Grimreaping, List of powers in superhero fiction - Animal Attribute

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - Guan Yu - Guan Yu in Romance of the Three Kingdoms

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a historical novel based on the events that occurred before and during the Three Kingdoms period. Written by Luo Guanzhong more than a millennium after the Three Kingdoms period, the novel incorporates many popular folklore and opera scripts into the character of Guan Yu, making him one of the most altered and aggrandized in the book. Significant incidents that deviate from true history include:

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Guan Yu, Guan Yu - The historical Guan Yu, Guan Yu - Early life, Guan Yu - Short service under Cao Cao, Guan Yu - Capture of Jingzhou, Guan Yu - Downfall, Guan Yu - Note, Guan Yu - Guan Yu in Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Guan Yu - Brotherhood sworn in the garden of peach blossoms, Guan Yu - Slaying Hua Xiong, Guan Yu - Surrender to Cao Cao, Guan Yu - Slaying Yan Liang, Guan Yu - Slaying Wen Chou, Guan Yu - Crossing five passes and slaying six warriors, Guan Yu - Releasing Cao Cao at Huarong Trail, Guan Yu - Treatment of a poisoned arm, Guan Yu - Enlightenment on Yuqian Hill, Guan Yu - Revenge on Lü Meng, Guan Yu - Miscellaneous Information, Guan Yu - Worship of Guan Yu, Guan Yu - General worship, Guan Yu - Worship in Taoism, Guan Yu - Worship in Buddhism, Guan Yu - Reference

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - Culture of China - Arts

Chinese art has varied throughout its ancient history, divided into periods by the ruling dynasties of China and changing technology, as well as influenced by great philosophers, teachers and religion. Early forms of art in China were made from pottery and jade in the Neolithic period, to which was added bronze in the Shang Dynasty. The Shang are most remembered for their bronze casting, noted for its clarity of detail. Early Chinese music and poetry was influenced by the Book of Songs, Confucius and the Chinese poet and statesman Qu Yuan. Early Chinese m ...

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Culture of China, Culture of China - Arts, Culture of China - Architecture, Culture of China - Cinema, Culture of China - Dance, Culture of China - Music, Culture of China - Opera, Culture of China - Visual arts and design, Culture of China - Pottery, Culture of China - Handicraft, Culture of China - Language and literature, Culture of China - Language, Culture of China - Literature, Culture of China - Clothing, Culture of China - Contemporary Culture of China, Culture of China - Cuisine, Culture of China - Society, Culture of China - Education, Culture of China - Ethnic groups and regionalisms, Culture of China - Social relations, Culture of China - Games, Culture of China - Government, Culture of China - History, Culture of China - Hobbies, Culture of China - Marriage, Culture of China - Martial Arts, Culture of China - Mass media, Culture of China - Religion, Culture of China - Science and technology, Culture of China - Tourism, Culture of China - Other to be inserted above, Culture of China - Communist culture, Culture of China - Important cities

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - Emperor Entertainment Group - EEG's artistes

Here is a list of EEG's artistes: Nicholas Tse Ting Fung (謝霆鋒) Joey Yung Cho Yi (容祖兒) Twins (Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin + Gillian Chung Yan Tung) (蔡卓妍 + 鍾欣桐) Boy'z (Dennis Mak Chi Ho + Steven Cheung Chi Hang) (麥子豪 + 張致恆) Jaycee Chan/Fong Cho Ming (房祖名) Isabella Leong Lok Si (梁洛施) Kenny Kwan Chi Bun (關智斌) Here is a list of Music Plus's artistes: Dave Wang Jie (王傑) Edison Chen Kwoon Hei (陳冠希)(had been resigned) Yumiko Cheng ...

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Emperor Entertainment Group, Emperor Entertainment Group - Introduction, Emperor Entertainment Group - Business, Emperor Entertainment Group - EEG's artistes, Emperor Entertainment Group - Controversy, Emperor Entertainment Group - Sources

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - List of China-related topics M-Z - S

Sacred Heart Cathedral of Guangzhou - Sai Kung - San Da - Sangokushi - Saisiyat - Sakya - Salar - Salween River - Sally Yeh - Samjeondo Monument - Sammi Cheng - Sampan - Samguk Sagi - Sammo Hung - Samson Chiu - San Min Chu I - Sanguo Zhi - Sanjiang - SARS virus - Science and technology in China - Scripture for Humane Kings - Seal script - Second Manchu expedition to Korea - Second Opium War - Secretariat of the Communist Party of China - Self-Strengthening Movement - Senkaku Islands - Seven Little Fortunes - Seven Yea ...

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List of China-related topics M-Z, List of China-related topics M-Z - M, List of China-related topics M-Z - N, List of China-related topics M-Z - O, List of China-related topics M-Z - P, List of China-related topics M-Z - Q, List of China-related topics M-Z - R, List of China-related topics M-Z - S, List of China-related topics M-Z - T, List of China-related topics M-Z - U, List of China-related topics M-Z - V, List of China-related topics M-Z - W, List of China-related topics M-Z - X, List of China-related topics M-Z - Y, List of China-related topics M-Z - Z

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - List of DC Comics characters - List of characters

List of DC Comics characters - 0-9. 711 List of DC Comics characters - A. Abattoir Abel Abin Sur Able Crown Abra Kadabra Access (Amalgam Comics) Ace Ace of Clubs Ace of Spades Ace the Bathound Acidia Acro-Bat Adam Admiral Storm Advance Man Aegeus Aerialist Agent Orange Airstryke Air-W ...

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List of DC Comics characters, List of DC Comics characters - List of characters, List of DC Comics characters - 0-9, List of DC Comics characters - A, List of DC Comics characters - B, List of DC Comics characters - C, List of DC Comics characters - D, List of DC Comics characters - E, List of DC Comics characters - F, List of DC Comics characters - G, List of DC Comics characters - H, List of DC Comics characters - I, List of DC Comics characters - J, List of DC Comics characters - K, List of DC Comics characters - L, List of DC Comics characters - M, List of DC Comics characters - N, List of DC Comics characters - O, List of DC Comics characters - P, List of DC Comics characters - Q, List of DC Comics characters - R, List of DC Comics characters - S, List of DC Comics characters - T, List of DC Comics characters - U, List of DC Comics characters - V, List of DC Comics characters - W, List of DC Comics characters - X, List of DC Comics characters - Y, List of DC Comics characters - Z, List of DC Comics characters - List of teams and organizations, List of DC Comics characters - List of alien races

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Original Team

List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Founding members. Lightning Lad (also Lightning Boy) Saturn Girl Cosmic Boy List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Silver Age members. Superboy Supergirl Chameleon Boy Invisible Kid Colossal Boy Star Boy Duo Damsel (also Triplicate Girl) Shrinking Violet Sun Boy Bouncing Boy Phantom Girl Brainiac 5See also:

List of Legion of Super-Heroes members, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Original Team, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Founding members, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Silver Age members, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - 1970s members, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - 1980s members, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Five Year Gap members, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Expelled members, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Reformed Legion, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Batch SW6/New Earth team, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Post-Reboot members, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Founders, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Pre-Draft, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Draftees, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Post-Draft, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Post-Blight, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Waid/Kitson 'reimagined' Legion, List of Legion of Super-Heroes members - Related Characters

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - The Warriors - Gangs

Along the way, the Warriors encounter the following fanciful gangs, from north to south: The Turnbull A.C.'s: (Also going by the names Turnbulls, Bulls, or A.C.'s) A bus-riding skinhead gang. They travel in large numbers and wear denim jackets and blue jeans. The Orphans: A low-tier gang that appears non-threatening. They wear green shirts with "ORPHANS" stitched into the back, and blue jeans. The Baseball Furies: A gang in New York Yankees uniforms, wielding ...

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The Warriors, The Warriors - Plotline, The Warriors - Violence in Theaters, The Warriors - The Warriors, The Warriors - Gangs, The Warriors - Comparisons between The Warriors and the Anabasis and other works, The Warriors - Spinoffs

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Major characters

List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Claude. Claude (aka "Fido" and "Kid") is the silent protagonist and player control character of Grand Theft Auto III (GTAIII). He was left for dead after a bank heist with Catalina, resulting in his arrest by the police. Claude would later escape with 8-Ball when a bridge they were being transported on to prison was blown up. Building a reputation among crime bosses and rising in the ranks of the u ...

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List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Major characters, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Claude, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Catalina, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Miguel, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - 8-Ball, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Luigi Goterelli, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Joey Leone, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Toni Cipriani, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Salvatore Leone, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Maria Latore, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Asuka Kasen, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Kenji Kasen, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Ray Machowski, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Donald Love, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Minor characters, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Mickey, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Misty, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Mike Lips Forelli, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Chunky Lee Chong, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Marty Chonks, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Momma Cipriani, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Curly Bob, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - Phil the One-Armed Bandit, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - El Burro, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - King Courtney, List of characters in Grand Theft Auto III - D-Ice

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - Lazy Mutha Fucka - Culture

Behind the profanity of "冚家拎" lies a deeper message. Another popular song by LMF, "1127", is a tribute to Bruce Lee. The song encourages young Chinese to take pride of their rich Chinese ancestry, culture, and history, instead of pretending to be like the Other (Westerner). However, there may be some irony in that the group imitates a Western cultural form to advocate that Chinese youth should not imitate Western cul ...

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Lazy Mutha Fucka, Lazy Mutha Fucka - Controversy, Lazy Mutha Fucka - Culture, Lazy Mutha Fucka - Politics and society, Lazy Mutha Fucka - Television appearances, Lazy Mutha Fucka - Members, Lazy Mutha Fucka - Discography, Lazy Mutha Fucka - Albums

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - Punti-Hakka Clan Wars - Background

When the Ming Dynasty was overthrown by the Qing Dynasty, Ming loyalists, notably Koxinga Zheng Chenggong, fled to Taiwan in order to raise troops in the hope of eventually retaking China for the Ming. The Qing government, in order to stymie these efforts, commanded all residents of coastal areas in Guangdong and Fujian to twice move inland 50 li, approximately 30 km. The migration caused a large number of Punti people to die. The rebels in Taiwan were ...

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Punti-Hakka Clan Wars, Punti-Hakka Clan Wars - Background, Punti-Hakka Clan Wars - Clan war, Punti-Hakka Clan Wars - End of the war, Punti-Hakka Clan Wars - Similar conflicts in Fujian and Taiwan, Punti-Hakka Clan Wars - External link

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - Secret society - List of secret societies

Secret society - Business international or non-governmental organizations. While not self-styled as secret societies, these groups are often discussed in that context. Bilderberg Group Club of Rome Council on Foreign Relations Rhodes-Milner Round Table Groups Royal Institute of International Affairs (also known as Chatham House) Trilateral Commission Secret society - Student societies. Anak Society (1 ...

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Secret society, Secret society - List of secret societies, Secret society - Business international or non-governmental organizations, Secret society - Student societies, Secret society - Fraternal organizations, Secret society - Criminal organizations, Secret society - Historical secret societies, Secret society - Revolutionary or underground organizations, Secret society - Alleged secret societies, Secret society - In works of fiction and popular culture

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - Shanghai Triad - Plot summary

The story is about a young boy, Tang Shuisheng, who just arrived in Shanghai working as a servant in a Triad owned nightclub. He is assigned to Bijou, a cabaret singer and girlfriend of the Boss. Bijou is cheating on the Boss with Song, whom the Boss suspects is planning to betray him. After a bloody gang fight in which Shuisheng's uncle dies, the Boss and a small entourage retreat to a peasants' island. There, Bijou befriends Cuihau, an unassuming woman who prepares meals for the visitors, while Shuisheng befriends Ajiao, Cuihau's da ...

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Shanghai Triad, Shanghai Triad - Plot summary

Read more here: » Shanghai Triad: Encyclopedia II - Shanghai Triad - Plot summary

Triad: Encyclopedia II - King of New York - Synopis

The film opens with Frank White (Christopher Walken), a wealthy and powerful crime boss, leaving Sing Sing and riding by limousine into New York. As he makes the long journey into the city, we see Emilio El Zapa (Freddy Howard), a Colombian drug dealer, enter a phone booth, where he is almost immediately gunned-down by three assailants. As the hit men leave, one of them drops a newspaper onto Zapa's lap, the headli ...

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King of New York, King of New York - Synopis, King of New York - Controversy and popularity, King of New York - Trivia

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Triad: Encyclopedia II - Macau - Names

The name "Macau" (Portuguese pronunciation IPA: /mɐ.'kaw/) is thought to be derived from the Templo de A-Má (Temple of A-Ma) (媽閣廟, Cantonese Jyutping: Maa1 Gok3 Miu6, local pronunciation: Maa5 Gok3 Miu6 or Maa5 Gok3 Miu5), a still-existing landmark built in 1448 dedicated to the goddess Matsu. The Chinese name Aomen 澳門 (pinyin: Àomén, Cantonese Jyutping: Ou3 Mun4) means "Inlet Gates". The "gates" refer to two erect gate-like m ...

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Macau, Macau - Names, Macau - History, Macau - Politics, Macau - Subdivisions, Macau - Geography, Macau - Economy, Macau - Demographics, Macau - Culture, Macau - Landmarks, Macau - Miscellaneous, Macau - Macau-related topics

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