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Hung-wu

biographical name

1328–1398 Chu Yüan-chang ˈjü-yü-ˈän-ˈjäŋ How to pronounce Hung-wu (audio) Chinese emperor (1368–98); founder of Ming dynasty

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“Hung-wu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hung-wu. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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