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永貞內禪

简永贞内禅 · 繁永貞內禪

Mandarin · pinyin Yǒng zhēn nèi shàn

Yongzhen abdication of 805

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永: yǒng · long, perpetual, eternal, forever
貞: Look up this written character
內: nèi · inside, interior; domestic
禪: Look up this written character
贞: zhēn · virtuous, chaste, pure; loyal
内: nèi · inside
禅: chán · meditation, contemplation

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3–1–4–4 · Yong3 zhen1 nei4 shan4

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wing5 zing1 noi6 sin6

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