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王力

Mandarin · pinyin Wáng Lì

Wang Li (1900-1986), one of the pioneers of modern Chinese linguistics

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王: wáng · king, ruler; royal; surname
力: lì · power, capability, influence; Kangxi radical 19

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2–4 · Wang2 Li4

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