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康熙

Mandarin · pinyin Kāng xī

Kangxi, reign title (1662–1722) of the Kangxi Emperor 聖祖 Shèng zǔ
the Kangxi Emperor (Qing dynasty)

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康: kāng · peaceful, quiet; happy, healthy
熙: xī · bright, splendid, glorious

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(historical) the Kangxi era (a Chinese era name; the era of that emperor's reign, from 1662 to 1722)
(～帝) the Kangxi Emperor (the third emperor of the Qing dynasty)

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