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南詔國

简南诏国 · 繁南詔國

Mandarin · pinyin Nán zhào guó

Nanzhao, 8th and 9th century kingdom in Yunnan, at times allied with Tang against Tibetan Tubo pressure

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南: nán · south; southern part; southward
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诏: zhào · decree, proclaim; imperial decree
国: guó · nation, country, nation-state

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2–4–2 · Nan2 zhao4 guo2

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