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斯密約瑟

简斯密约瑟 · 繁斯密約瑟

Mandarin · pinyin Sī mì Yuē sè

Joseph Smith, Jr. (1805-1844), founder of the Latter Day Saint movement

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斯: sī · this, thus, such; to lop off; emphatic particle
密: mì · dense, thick, close; intimate
約: yuē · treaty, agreement, covenant
瑟: sè · large stringed musical instrument; dignified, massive; sound of wind
约: yuē · treaty, agreement, covenant

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1–4–1–4 · Si1 mi4 Yue1 se4

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