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王欽若

简王钦若 · 繁王欽若

Mandarin · pinyin Wáng Qīn ruò

Wang Qinruo (962-1025), Northern Song dynasty official

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王: wáng · king, ruler; royal; surname
欽: Look up this written character
若: ruò · if, supposing, assuming; similar
钦: qīn · respect, admire; respectful

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2–1–4 · Wang2 Qin1 ruo4

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wong4 jam1 joek6

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