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聖明

简圣明 · 繁聖明

Mandarin · pinyin shèng míng

enlightened sage
brilliant master (flattering words applied to ruler)

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明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear
圣: shèng · holy, sacred

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4–2 · sheng4 ming2

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sing3 ming4

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noun

august wisdom (formerly used in adulation of the emperor)
enlightened sage
brilliant master (flattering words applied to a ruler)

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