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尼赫魯

简尼赫鲁 · 繁尼赫魯

Mandarin · pinyin Ní hè lǔ

Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964), Indian politician, first prime minister 1947-1964

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尼: ní · Buddhist nun; transliteration
赫: hè · bright, radiant, glowing
魯: Look up this written character
鲁: lǔ · foolish, stupid, rash; vulgar

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2–4–3 · Ni2 he4 lu3

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