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資治通鑒

简资治通鉴 · 繁資治通鑒

Mandarin · pinyin Zī zhì Tōng jiàn

A Mirror for the Wise Ruler (or Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government), a vast chronological general history, written by 司馬光 Sī mǎ Guāng Sima Guang (1019-1089) and collaborators during the Northern Song in 1084, covering the period 403 BC-959 AD, 294 scrolls

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資: Look up this written character
治: zhì · govern, regulate, administer
通: tōng · pass through; common; communicate
鑒: Look up this written character
资: zī · property; wealth; capital
鉴: jiàn · mirror, looking glass; reflect

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1–4–1–4 · Zi1 zhi4 Tong1 jian4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

zi1 zi6 tung1 gaam3

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zi1 zi6 tung1 gaam3

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the Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance

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