Li Hung-chang

[ lee -hoong-jahng ]

/ ˈli ˈhuŋˈdʒɑŋ /

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1823–1901, Chinese statesman.

QUIZZES

Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.

Question 1 of 7

Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?

Also Pinyin, Li Hong·zhang

[lee -hawng-zhahng]. /ˈli ˈhɔŋˈʒɑŋ/.

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