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楊利偉

简杨利伟 · 繁楊利偉

Mandarin · pinyin Yáng Lì wěi

Yang Liwei (1965–), the first Chinese astronaut sent into space

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利: lì · gains, advantage, profit, merit
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杨: yáng · willow, poplar, aspen; surname
伟: wěi · great, robust; extraordinary

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2–4–3 · Yang2 Li4 wei3

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