斯卡伯勒礁 sī kǎ bó lè jiāo

DEFINITIONS

  1. Scarborough Shoal (Philippines' name for Huangyan Island)

CHARACTERS

斯 sī this, thus, such; to lop off; emphatic particle
卡 kǎ card, punch card; calorie
伯 bó older brother; father's elder brother; senior male 'sire'; feudal rank 'count'
勒 lè strangle, tighten
礁 jiāo reef; jetty; submerged rocks