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寇準

简寇准 · 繁寇準

Mandarin · pinyin Kòu Zhǔn

Kou Zhun (961-1023), Northern Song politician and poet

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寇: kòu · bandits, thieves; enemy; invade
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准: zhǔn · approve, allow, permit; in accord

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4–3 · Kou4 Zhun3

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kau3 zeon2

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