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本因坊秀策

Mandarin · pinyin Běn yīn fāng Xiù cè

Honinbo Shusaku (1829–1862), Japanese professional Go player, regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the game

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本: běn · root, origin, source; basis
因: yīn · cause, reason; by; because (of)
坊: fāng · neighborhood, urban subdivision; (J) priest's residence; (Buddhist) priest; boy
秀: xiù · ear of grain; flowering, luxuriant; refined, elegant, graceful
策: cè · scheme, plan; to whip; urge

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3–1–1–4–4 · Ben3 yin1 fang1 Xiu4 ce4

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