季羨林

简 季羡林 · 繁 季羨林
Mandarin · pinyin Jì Xiàn lín

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  1. Ji Xianlin (1911-2009), Chinese linguist and Indologist
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季
jì · quarter of year; season; surname
羨
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林
lín · forest, grove; surname
羡
xiàn · envy, admire; praise; covet
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4–4–2 · Ji4 Xian4 lin2

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