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陳冠希

简陈冠希 · 繁陳冠希

Mandarin · pinyin Chén Guàn xī

Edison Chen (1980–), Hong Kong Canadian actor, singer and fashion entrepreneur

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冠: guān · cap, crown, headgear
希: xī · rare; hope, expect, strive for
陈: chén · exhibit, display; plead; a surname

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2–4–1 · Chen2 Guan4 xi1

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