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TIL name of Qing dynasty of China, Da Qing / Daicing is a multilingual pun, meaning Warrior in Manchu and Pure/Clear (sky) in Classical Chinese. It's Chinese writing is thought to carry the Water Element which counters Ming's Fire Element in Chinese Astrology.

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