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曾蔭權

简曾荫权 · 繁曾蔭權

Mandarin · pinyin Zēng Yīn quán

Sir Donald Tsang, aka Tsang Yam-Kuen (1944–), the second Chief Executive of Hong Kong (2005–2012)

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曾: céng · already; sign of past
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權: Look up this written character
荫: yīn · shade, shelter; protect
权: quán · power, right, authority

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1–1–2 · Zeng1 Yin1 quan2

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