鹿特丹 is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and the busiest port in Europe. The transliteration is purely phonetic —
鹿 (deer),
特 (special),
丹 (cinnabar) chosen for sound, not meaning. The city was almost completely destroyed by German bombing in May 1940 and has been rebuilt as a showcase of modern architecture, including the famous
鹿特丹方块屋 (Cube Houses).
