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The word "蔡锷" is a personal name composed of the surname "蔡", which originates from the ancient state of Cai and functions as a family name, and the given name "锷", which means "blade" or "sword's edge" and is chosen for its connotations of sharpness or martial vigor.

Word Definition - 蔡锷

cài è Cai E (1882–1916), military leader who was a key figure in the establishment the National Protection Army 護國軍|护国军[hù guó jūn], which in 1916 fought the forces of Yuan Shikai 袁世凱|袁世凯[yuán shì kǎi], who had tried to reestablish the monarchy with himself as emperor

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