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趙高

简赵高 · 繁趙高

Mandarin · pinyin Zhào Gāo

Zhao Gao (?-207 BC), one of the most vile, corrupt and powerful eunuchs in Chinese history, responsible for the fall of Qin Dynasty

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高: gāo · high, tall; lofty, elevated; Kangxi radical 189
赵: zhào · surname; ancient state

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4–1 · Zhao4 Gao1

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