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梅蘭芳

简梅兰芳 · 繁梅蘭芳

Mandarin · pinyin Méi Lán fāng

Mei Lanfang (1894-1961), famous master of Beijing opera, specialist in female roles

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梅: méi · plums; prunes; surname
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芳: fāng · fragrant; virtuous; beautiful
兰: lán · orchid; elegant, graceful

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2–2–1 · Mei2 Lan2 fang1

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