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周潤發

简周润发 · 繁周潤發

Mandarin · pinyin Zhōu Rùn fā

Chow Yun-Fat (1955-), Hong Kong TV and film star

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周: zhōu · Zhou dynasty; circumference
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發: fā · issue, dispatch, send out, emit
润: rùn · soft, moist; sleek; freshen
发: fā · issue, dispatch, send out; hair

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1–4–1 · Zhou1 Run4 fa1

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