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張騫

简张骞 · 繁張騫

Mandarin · pinyin Zhāng Qiān

Zhang Qian (-114 BC), Han dynasty explorer of 2nd century BC

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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
骞: qiān · raise, hold high; fly, soar

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