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胡志明

Mandarin · pinyin Hú Zhì míng

Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969), former Vietnamese leader
see also 胡志明市 Hú Zhì míng Shì

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胡: hú · recklessly, foolishly; wildly
志: zhì · purpose, will, determination; annals
明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear

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2–4–2 · Hu2 Zhi4 ming2

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(～市) Ho Chi Minh City

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