南極洲
“Antarctica; the continent surrounding the South Pole, covered by ice sheets; extremely cold climate; home to penguins, seals, whales, and research scientists.”
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南
ㄋㄢˊ
South; southern; southward; the direction opposite of north; also used in Buddhist chants; a surname.
極
ㄐㄧˊ
Extremely; utmost; the furthest point; a pole (geography, physics); the highest level or realm; to reach the highest point; positive or negative terminal of a battery.
洲
ㄓㄡ
A large landmass surrounded by water; continent; island in a river.