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吳越春秋

简吴越春秋 · 繁吳越春秋

Mandarin · pinyin Wú Yuè Chūn qiū

History of the Southern States Wu and Yue (traditional rivals), compiled by Han historian Zhao Ye 趙曄 Zhào Yè, 10 extant scrolls

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越: yuè · exceed, go beyond; the more ...
春: chūn · spring; wanton
秋: qiū · autumn, fall; year
吴: wú · name of warring state; surname

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2–4–1–1 · Wu2 Yue4 Chun1 qiu1

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