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徐霞客

Xú Xiá kèdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
Xu Xiake (1587-1641), Ming dynasty travel writer and geographer, author of Xu Xiake's Travel Diaries 徐霞客遊記|徐霞客游记[Xú Xiá kè Yóu jì]
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

徐霞客 徐霞客 [Xu2 Xia2 ke4] /Xu Xiake (1587-1641), Ming dynasty travel writer and geographer, author of Xu Xiake's Travel Diaries 徐霞客遊記|徐霞客游记[Xu2 Xia2 ke4 You2 ji4]/

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  • 徐
    xú

    slowly / gently

    Xú

    surname Xu

  • 霞
    xiá

    rose-tinted sky or clouds at sunrise or sunset

  • 客
    kè

    customer / visitor / guest / classifier for servings or portions (when ordering food)

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