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明

míng · ming/Míng · ming

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Meaning

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Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
surname Ming
Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝 (Yándì) descended from Shennong 神農 / 神农 (Shénnóng) Farmer God

2 examples

国(guó)王(wáng)明(míng)晚(wǎn)会(huì)亲(qīn)自(zì)出(chū)现(xiàn)。

The king will appear in person tomorrow evening.

“明(míng)”这(zhè)个(ge)汉(hàn)字(zì)左(zuǒ)边(bian)是(shì)什(shén)么(me)？右(yòu)边(bian)是(shì)什(shén)么(me)？

In "明", what is the character on the left? And the one on the right?

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