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Nov 2024
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309 - King in Chinese with ShaoLan and A...

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Learn the word for “king” in Chinese with Chinese historian Jonathan Dugdale. Listen in to the fascinating discussion with ShaoLan about the importance of dynasties in China and how the influence of their legacies can still be felt today.

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