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贊普

简赞普 · 繁贊普

Mandarin · pinyin zàn pǔ

(historical) Tsenpo, title of the ruler of the Tibetan Empire

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普: pǔ · universal, general, widespread
赞: zàn · help, support, assist, aid

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4–3 · zan4 pu3

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noun

(historical) Tsenpo (title of ancient Tibetan kings)

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