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孟思誠

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Mandarin · pinyin Mèng Sī chéng

Maeng Saseong (1360-1438), Korean politician of the Goryeo-Joseon transition, famous for his honesty and wisdom

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孟: mèng · first in series; great, eminent
思: sī · think, consider, ponder; final particle
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诚: chéng · sincere, honest; true, real

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4–1–2 · Meng4 Si1 cheng2

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