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周星馳

简周星驰 · 繁周星馳

Mandarin · pinyin Zhōu Xīng chí

Stephen Chow (1962-), Hong Kong actor, comedian, screenwriter and film director, known for his mo lei tau 無厘頭 wú lí tóu movies

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周: zhōu · Zhou dynasty; circumference
星: xīng · a star, planet; any point of light; 25th lunar mansion, determinative star α Hydrae (Alphard)
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驰: chí · go quickly or swiftly; hurry

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1–1–2 · Zhou1 Xing1 chi2

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