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彭德懷

简彭德怀 · 繁彭德懷

Mandarin · pinyin Péng Dé huái

Peng Dehuai (1898-1974), top communist general, subsequently politician and politburo member, disgraced after attacking Mao's failed policies in 1959, and died after extensive persecution during the Cultural Revolution

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彭: péng · name of ancient country; surname
德: dé · ethics, morality, virtue
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怀: huái · bosom, breast; carry in bosom

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2–2–2 · Peng2 De2 huai2

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