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周幽王

Mandarin · pinyin Zhōu Yōu wáng

King You of Zhou (795-771 BC), last king of Western Zhou 西周 Xī Zhōu

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周: zhōu · Zhou dynasty; circumference
幽: yōu · quiet, secluded, tranquil; dark
王: wáng · king, ruler; royal; surname

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1–1–2 · Zhou1 You1 wang2

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