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王安石

Mandarin · pinyin Wáng Ān shí

Wang Anshi (1021-1086), Song dynasty politician and writer, one of the Eight Giants 唐宋八大家

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王: wáng · king, ruler; royal; surname
安: ān · peaceful, tranquil, quiet
石: shí · stone, rock, mineral; Kangxi radical 112

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2–1–2 · Wang2 An1 shi2

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