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展

Mandarin · pinyin zhǎn#

Mandarin · pinyin Zhǎn#

surname Zhan

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展: zhǎn · open, unfold; stretch, extend

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3 · zhan3

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zin2

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character · Etymology 1

to open; to unfold
to stretch; to extend
to postpone; to delay
to exhibit; to display
to give free play to; to display freely (abilities, etc.)
exhibition; show; public display
used in 展轉／展转
a surname

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