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王導

简王导 · 繁王導

Mandarin · pinyin Wáng Dǎo

Wang Dao (276-339), powerful official of Jin dynasty and brother of general Wang Dun 王敦, regent of Jin from 325

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王: wáng · king, ruler; royal; surname
導: Look up this written character
导: dǎo · direct, guide, lead, conduct

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2–3 · Wang2 Dao3

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