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竖刁
shù​diāo

Shu Diao

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竖刁 豎刁 shù​diāo
Shu Diao
(?-643 BC) A eunuch official in the state of Qi during the Spring and Autumn period; famous for castrating himself to gain the favor of Duke Huan of Qi, he eventually usurped power and caused great internal strife after the Duke's death.

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  • 竖刀 shù​dāo
  • 竖貂 shù​diāo