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Wáng
#1King, monarch, ruler. The character depicts an axe, symbolizing authority and power.
~101 million
李
Lǐ
#2Plum tree. The character combines 木 (wood/tree) and 子 (child/seed), representing the plum tree.
~95 million
张
Zhāng
#3To draw a bow, to stretch, to open. The character combines 弓 (bow) and 长 (long).
~87 million
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