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秦穆公

Mandarin · pinyin Qín Mù gōng

Duke Mu of Qin, the first substantial king of Qin (ruled 659-621 BC), sometimes considered one of the Five Hegemons 春秋五霸

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秦: qín · feudal state of Qin; the Qin dynasty (from which the name 'China' comes)
穆: mù · majestic, solemn, reverent; calm
公: gōng · fair, equitable; public; duke

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2–4–1 · Qin2 Mu4 gong1

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ceon4 muk6 gung1

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