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翦伯贊

简翦伯赞 · 繁翦伯贊

Mandarin · pinyin Jiǎn Bó zàn

Jian Bozan (1898-1968), Chinese Marxist historian and vice-president of Bejing University 1952-1968

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翦: jiǎn · scissors; cut, clip; annihilate
伯: bó · older brother; father's elder brother; senior male 'sire'; feudal rank 'count'
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赞: zàn · help, support, assist, aid

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3–2–4 · Jian3 Bo2 zan4

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