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許慎

简许慎 · 繁許慎

Mandarin · pinyin Xǔ Shèn

Xu Shen (-147) the compiler of the original Han dynasty dictionary Shuowen Jiezi 說文解字 Shuō wén Jiě zì

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慎: shèn · act with care, be cautious
许: xǔ · allow, permit; promise; betroth

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