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袁紹

简袁绍 · 繁袁紹

Mandarin · pinyin Yuán Shào

Yuan Shao (153-202), general during late Han, subsequently warlord

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袁: yuán · robe; surname
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绍: shào · continue, carry on; join

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2–4 · Yuan2 Shao4

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