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壽陽

简寿阳 · 繁壽陽

Mandarin · pinyin Shòu yáng

see 壽陽縣 Shòu yáng Xiàn

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陽: yáng · the active, male principle in Chinese philosophy (yang); light; sun
寿: shòu · old age, long life; lifespan
阳: yáng · 'male' principle; light; sun

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4–2 · Shou4 yang2

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sau6 joeng4

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