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張寧

简张宁 · 繁張寧

Mandarin · pinyin Zhāng Níng

Zhang Ning (1975-), PRC female badminton player and Olympic gold medalist

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張: zhāng · stretch, extend, expand; sheet; 26th lunar mansion, determinative star υ¹ Hydrae
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张: zhāng · stretch, extend, expand; sheet
宁: níng · calm, peaceful, serene; healthy

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1–2 · Zhang1 Ning2

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