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jyun4 siu6袁紹袁绍

Jyutpingjyun4 siu6
Yaleyyùnh siuh

Definition

Yuan Shao (153-202), general during late Han, subsequently warlord

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T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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