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燕趙

简燕赵 · 繁燕趙

Mandarin · pinyin Yān Zhào

Yan and Zhao, two of the Warring States in Hebei and Shanxi
beautiful women
women dancers and singers

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燕: yàn · swallow (bird); comfort, enjoy
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赵: zhào · surname; ancient state

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1–4 · Yan1 Zhao4

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