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王選

简王选 · 繁王選

Mandarin · pinyin Wáng Xuǎn

Wang Xuan (1937-2006), Chinese printing industry innovator

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王: wáng · king, ruler; royal; surname
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选: xuǎn · choose, select; elect; election

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2–3 · Wang2 Xuan3

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