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神農氏

简神农氏 · 繁神農氏

Mandarin · pinyin Shén nóng shì

Shennong or Farmer God (c. 2000 BC), first of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝 Yán dì and creator of agriculture in China
followers or clan of Shennong 神農 Shén nóng

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神: shén · spirit, god, supernatural being
農: nóng · agriculture, farming; farmer
氏: shì · clan, family; mister
农: nóng · agriculture, farming; farmer

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2–2–4 · Shen2 nong2 shi4

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san4 nung4 si6

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