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紅巾軍

简红巾军 · 繁紅巾軍

Mandarin · pinyin hóng jīn jūn

the Red Turbans, peasant rebellion at the end of the Yuan dynasty

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紅: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
巾: jīn · kerchief; towel; turban; Kangxi radical 50
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红: hóng · red, vermillion; blush, flush
军: jūn · army, military; soldiers, troops

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2–1–1 · hong2 jin1 jun1

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hung4 gan1 gwan1

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