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張儀

简张仪 · 繁張儀

Mandarin · pinyin Zhāng Yí

Zhang Yi (-309 BC), political strategist of the School of Diplomacy 縱橫家 Zòng héng jiā during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC)

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張: zhāng · stretch, extend, expand; sheet; 26th lunar mansion, determinative star υ¹ Hydrae
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张: zhāng · stretch, extend, expand; sheet
仪: yí · ceremony, rites gifts; admire

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1–2 · Zhang1 Yi2

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