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楊玉環

简杨玉环 · 繁楊玉環

Mandarin · pinyin Yáng Yù huán

Yang Yuhuan, aka Yang Guifei 楊貴妃 Yáng Guì fēi (719-756), famous Tang beauty, consort of Emperor Xuanzhong 唐玄宗 Táng Xuán zōng

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玉: yù · jade, precious stone, gem
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杨: yáng · willow, poplar, aspen; surname
环: huán · jade ring or bracelet; ring

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2–4–2 · Yang2 Yu4 huan2

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joeng4 juk6 waan4

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