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薛稷

Xuē Jìdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
Xue Ji (649-713), one of Four Great Calligraphers of early Tang 唐初四大家[Táng chū Sì Dà jiā]
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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:

薛稷 薛稷 [Xue1 Ji4] /Xue Ji (649-713), one of Four Great Calligraphers of early Tang 唐初四大家[Tang2 chu1 Si4 Da4 jia1]/

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  • 薛
    xuē

    wormwood like grass (classical)

    Xuē

    surname Xue / vassal state during the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BC)

  • 稷
    jì

    millet / God of cereals worshiped by ancient rulers / minister of agriculture

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