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趙公明

简赵公明 · 繁趙公明

Mandarin · pinyin Zhào Gōng míng

Zhao Gongming, God of Wealth in the Chinese folk tradition and Taoism

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公: gōng · fair, equitable; public; duke
明: míng · bright, light, brilliant; clear
赵: zhào · surname; ancient state

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4–1–2 · Zhao4 Gong1 ming2

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