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宋美齡

简宋美龄 · 繁宋美齡

Mandarin · pinyin Sòng Měi líng

Soong Mei-ling (1898-2003), Chiang Kai-shek's second wife

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宋: sòng · Song dynasty; surname
美: měi · beautiful, pretty; pleasing
齡: Look up this written character
龄: líng · age; years

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4–3–2 · Song4 Mei3 ling2

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