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優孟

简优孟 · 繁優孟

Mandarin · pinyin Yōu Mèng

You Meng, famous court jester during the reign of King Zhuang of Chu 楚莊王 Chǔ Zhuāng wáng, known for his intelligence and sharp tongue

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孟: mèng · first in series; great, eminent
优: yōu · superior, excellent; actor

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