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冼星海

Mandarin · pinyin Xiǎn Xīng hǎi

Xian Xinghai (1905-1945), violinist and composer, known for patriotic wartime pieces, including Yellow River Oratorio 黃河大合唱 Huáng Hé Dà hé chàng

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冼: xiǎn · a surname
星: xīng · a star, planet; any point of light; 25th lunar mansion, determinative star α Hydrae (Alphard)
海: hǎi · sea, ocean; maritime

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3–1–3 · Xian3 Xing1 hai3

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