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劉禪

简刘禅 · 繁劉禪

Mandarin · pinyin Liú Shàn

Liu Shan (207-271), son of Liu Bei, reigned as Shu Han emperor 233-263
Taiwan pr. Liú Chán

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刘: liú · surname; kill, destroy
禅: chán · meditation, contemplation

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2–4 · Liu2 Shan4

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