秦孝公

Mandarin · pinyin Qín Xiào gōng

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  1. Duke Xiao of Qin, 秦國 Qín guó, ruled 361-338 BC during the Warring States Period
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秦
qín · feudal state of Qin; the Qin dynasty (from which the name 'China' comes)
孝
xiào · filial piety, obedience; mourning
公
gōng · fair, equitable; public; duke
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2–4–1 · Qin2 Xiao4 gong1

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ceon4 haau3 gung1

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秦孝公 · Qin2 Xiao4 gong1
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Exact source record秦孝公 秦孝公 [Qin2 Xiao4 gong1] /Duke Xiao of Qin, 秦國|秦国[Qin2 guo2], ruled 361-338 BC during the Warring States Period/