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The Saga of Ding Wenjiang, early Chinese scientist, Part one, naming China's first geologist and the traditional way of choosing a fortuitous name

The Saga of Ding Wenjiang, early Chinese…

Peter Huston
Aug 4, 2024
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Mostly Asian History
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The Saga of Ding Wenjiang, early Chinese scientist, Part one, naming China's first geologist and the traditional way of choosing a fortuitous name

Plus Kamala Harris's Chinese names, the 2012 Shanghai Calling film featuring my friend Bill Marcus (RIP), and more

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