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衛氏朝鮮

简卫氏朝鲜 · 繁衛氏朝鮮

Mandarin · pinyin Wèi shì Cháo xiǎn

Wiman Korea (195-108 BC), historical kingdom in Manchuria, Liaoning and North Korea

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衛: Look up this written character
氏: shì · clan, family; mister
朝: cháo · dynasty; morning
鮮: Look up this written character
卫: wèi · guard, protect, defend
鲜: xiān · fresh; delicious; attractive

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4–4–2–3 · Wei4 shi4 Chao2 xian3

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