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DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
Lao Zi
Sources & editorial notes

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:

李耳 李耳 [Li3 Er3] /Lao Zi/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 李
    lǐ

    plum

    Lǐ

    surname Li

  • 耳
    ěr

    ear / handle (archaeology) / and that is all (Classical Chinese)

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