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宋任窮

简宋任穷 · 繁宋任窮

Mandarin · pinyin Sòng Rèn qióng

Song Renqiong (1909-2005), general of the People's Liberation Army

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宋: sòng · Song dynasty; surname
任: rèn · trust to, rely on, appoint; to bear, duty, office; allow
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穷: qióng · poor, destitute, impoverished

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4–4–2 · Song4 Ren4 qiong2

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