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程硯秋

简程砚秋 · 繁程硯秋

Mandarin · pinyin Chéng Yàn qiū

Cheng Yanqiu (1904-1958), famous Beijing opera star, second only to 梅蘭芳 Méi Lán fāng

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程: chéng · journey, trip; schedule, agenda
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秋: qiū · autumn, fall; year
砚: yàn · inkstone

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2–4–1 · Cheng2 Yan4 qiu1

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