祝允明

Mandarin · pinyin Zhù Yǔn míng

Meanings

  1. Zhu Yunming (1460-1526), Ming dynasty calligrapher
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祝
zhù · pray for happiness or blessings
允
yǔn · to grant, to allow, to consent
明
míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear
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4–3–2 · Zhu4 Yun3 ming2

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zuk1 wan5 ming4

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