yáng​lián

Yang Lian

  • created sense approved 杨涟/楊漣 · yáng​lián · Yang Lian — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    杨涟 / 楊漣

    yáng​lián

    Yang Lian

    A Ming dynasty official (1572-1625) known for his integrity and courage who was martyred after accusing the powerful eunuch [[魏忠贤|魏忠賢|wei4 zhong1 xian2]] of numerous crimes.

    杨 (literal) → 杨/楊 · yáng · Yang 涟 (literal) → 涟/漣 · lián · ripple

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