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What was Bai Juyi's courtesy name?

  • Letian

  • Wenqing

  • Zhangsun

  • Jianzhong

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The answer is Letian. Bai Juyi's courtesy name was derived from the name of the Letian River in his hometown, which is located in the present-day Shaanxi Province. It symbolizes the poet's strong attachment to his homeland and the beautiful natural scenery there.
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