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楊建利

简杨建利 · 繁楊建利

Mandarin · pinyin Yáng Jiàn lì

Yang JianLi, PRC human rights activist

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建: jiàn · build, establish, erect, found
利: lì · gains, advantage, profit, merit
杨: yáng · willow, poplar, aspen; surname

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2–4–4 · Yang2 Jian4 li4

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