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劉伯溫

简刘伯温 · 繁劉伯溫

Mandarin · pinyin Liú Bó wēn

Liu Bowen (1311–1375), general under the first Ming emperor Zhu Yuanzhang 朱元璋 Zhū Yuán zhāng, with a reputation as a military genius, also known as Liu Ji 劉基 Liú Jī

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劉: Look up this written character
伯: bó · older brother; father's elder brother; senior male 'sire'; feudal rank 'count'
溫: Look up this written character
刘: liú · surname; kill, destroy
温: wēn · lukewarm

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2–2–1 · Liu2 Bo2 wen1

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lau4 baak3 wan1

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