1之2號

English translation: Unit 1-2

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Chinese term or phrase:1之2號
English translation:Unit 1-2
Entered by: Wilman

19:55 Jul 13, 2016
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Chinese term or phrase: 1之2號
This is an address in Taiwan. How do we translate the "1之2號" part? Thanks.
台中市大甲區西岐里如意路31巷1之2號
Wilman
United States
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Unit 1-2
Explanation:
I typically translate the 之 using a hyphen, with the understanding that it is a unit of sorts (a shorthand for "No.2, Unit 1" or "Unit 1, No.2). I don't think you'd be off the mark with "No.1-2" either.
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Unit 1-2


Explanation:
I typically translate the 之 using a hyphen, with the understanding that it is a unit of sorts (a shorthand for "No.2, Unit 1" or "Unit 1, No.2). I don't think you'd be off the mark with "No.1-2" either.

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