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贊西佩

简赞西佩 · 繁贊西佩

Mandarin · pinyin Zàn xī pèi

Xanthippe, Socrates' wife

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西: xī · west(ern); westward; occident; Kangxi radical 146
佩: pèi · belt ornament, pendant; wear at waist, tie to the belt; respect
赞: zàn · help, support, assist, aid

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4–1–4 · Zan4 xi1 pei4

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zaan3 sai1 pui3

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