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曾紀澤

简曾纪泽 · 繁曾紀澤

Mandarin · pinyin Zēng Jì zé

Cang Jize or Tseng Chi-tse (1839-1890), pioneer diplomat of late Qing, serve as imperial commissioner (ambassador) to UK, France and Russia

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曾: céng · already; sign of past
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纪: jì · record, annal, historical account
泽: zé · marsh, swamp; grace, brilliance

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