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安史之亂

简安史之乱 · 繁安史之亂

Mandarin · pinyin Ān Shǐ zhī Luàn

An-Shi Rebellion (755-763) of 安祿山 Ān Lù shān and 史思明 Shǐ Sī míng, a catastrophic setback for Tang dynasty

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安: ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
史: shǐ · history, chronicle, annals
之: zhī · marks preceding phrase as modifier of following phrase; it, him her, them; go to
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乱: luàn · confusion, state of chaos, revolt

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(historical) the An Lushan Rebellion (devastating rebellion against the Tang dynasty of China)

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