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葛優

简葛优 · 繁葛優

Mandarin · pinyin Gě Yōu

Ge You (1957-), Chinese actor

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葛: gé · edible bean; surname
優: Look up this written character
优: yōu · superior, excellent; actor

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3–1 · Ge3 You1

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