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姓

xìng

surname

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#1,149Estimated
HSK
Level 2Estimated

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Born (生) of a woman: the family name

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Words 4

  • 姓xìngsurnameHSK 2 Estimated
  • 百姓bǎixìngcommon people
  • 姓名xìngmíngfull name
  • 老百姓lǎobǎixìngordinary people

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