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安祿山

简安禄山 · 繁安祿山

Mandarin · pinyin Ān Lù shān

An Lushan (703-757), Tang general, leader of the An-Shi Rebellion 安史之亂 Ān Shǐ zhī Luàn

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安: ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
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山: shān · mountain, hill, peak
禄: lù · blessing, happiness, prosperity

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1–4–1 · An1 Lu4 shan1

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