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呂洞賓

简吕洞宾 · 繁呂洞賓

Mandarin · pinyin Lǚ Dòng bīn

Lü Dongbin (796-), Tang Dynasty scholar, one of the Eight Immortals 八仙 Bā xiān

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洞: dòng · cave, grotto; ravine; hole
賓: Look up this written character
吕: lǚ · surname; a musical note
宾: bīn · guest, visitor; surname; submit

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3–4–1 · Lu:3 Dong4 bin1

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