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譚盾

简谭盾 · 繁譚盾

Mandarin · pinyin Tán Dùn

Tan Dun (1957-) Chinese composer

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盾: dùn · shield, shield-shaped object; currency sign for Dutch guilder
谭: tán · surname

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2–4 · Tan2 Dun4

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