Qian Long

Ch'ien-lung

/ (ˈtʃɪˈæn ˈlɒŋ) /

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noun

original name Hong-li . 1711–99, Chinese emperor of the Qing dynasty. He expanded the Chinese empire and was a patron of the arts

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Words nearby Qian Long

QFD, Q fever, q.h., qi, Qiana, Qian Long, qibla, q.i.d., Qigong, Qilian Shan, qindar

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And they might not have to wait that long to show their political heft.
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The plan is to stretch it out as long as possible, then probably forget about it, and then suddenly remember it.
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It was a decayed house of superb proportions, but of a fashion long passed away.
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As long as may be necessary, Sam,” replied Mr. Pickwick, “you have my full permission to remain.
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Ages back—let musty geologists tell us how long ago—'twas a lake, larger than the Lake of Geneva.
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I hate to be long at my toilette at any time; but to delay much in such a matter while travelling is folly.
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She sat straight up in bed, and jerked her hands to her head, and screamed long and terribly.
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