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汪精衛

简汪精卫 · 繁汪精衛

Mandarin · pinyin Wāng Jīng wèi

Wang Jingwei (1883–1944), Chinese politician who later collaborated with Japan during World War II

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汪: wāng · vast, extensive, deep; surname
精: jīng · essence; semen; spirit
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卫: wèi · guard, protect, defend

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