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秋瑾

Mandarin · pinyin Qiū Jǐn

Qiu Jin (1875-1907), famous female martyr of the anti-Qing revolution, the subject of several books and films

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秋: qiū · autumn, fall; year
瑾: jǐn · brilliance of gems; fine jade

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1–3 · Qiu1 Jin3

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