Literally 'Zheng harmony'. Zheng He was originally named Ma He, but was given the surname Zheng by the Yongle Emperor. The name 'He' was bestowed upon him after his military service.
Zhènghé xià Xīyáng de gùshi zài Zhōngguó guǎngwéiliúchuán.
The story of Zheng He's voyages to the West is widely circulated in China.
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Zheng He's voyages were massive undertakings, involving hundreds of ships and thousands of sailors, dwarfing contemporary European voyages of exploration.
