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宋楚瑜

Mandarin · pinyin Sòng Chǔ yú

James Soong (1942-), Taiwanese politician expelled from Guomindang in 2000 when he founded People First Party 親民黨

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宋: sòng · Song dynasty; surname
楚: chǔ · name of feudal state; clear
瑜: yú · flawless gem or jewel

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4–3–2 · Song4 Chu3 yu2

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