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周總理

简周总理 · 繁周總理

Mandarin · pinyin Zhōu zǒng lǐ

Premier Zhou Enlai 周恩來 (1898-1976)

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周: zhōu · Zhou dynasty; circumference
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理: lǐ · reason, logic; manage
总: zǒng · collect; overall, altogether

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1–3–3 · Zhou1 zong3 li3

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