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女將

简女将 · 繁女將

Mandarin · pinyin nǚ jiàng

female general
(fig.) woman who is a leading figure in her area of expertise

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女: nǚ · woman, girl; feminine; Kangxi radical 38; 10th lunar mansion, determinative star ε Aquarii (Albali)
將: Look up this written character
将: jiāng · will, going to, future; general

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3–4 · nu:3 jiang4

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noun

female military officer
swift and fierce woman
(Wuhan Mandarin) woman
(Wuhan Mandarin) wife

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