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易建聯

简易建联 · 繁易建聯

Mandarin · pinyin Yì Jiàn lián

Yi Jianlian (1987-), Chinese basketball player for the New Jersey Nets (NBA)

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易: yì · change; easy
建: jiàn · build, establish, erect, found
聯: Look up this written character
联: lián · connect, join; associate, ally

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4–4–2 · Yi4 Jian4 lian2

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