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闖王

简闯王 · 繁闖王

Mandarin · pinyin Chuǎng Wáng

Chuangwang or Roaming King, adopted name of late Ming peasant rebel leader Li Zicheng 李自成 (1605-1645)

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王: wáng · king, ruler; royal; surname
闯: chuǎng · rush in, burst in, charge in

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3–2 · Chuang3 Wang2

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