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Jia Baoyu
Jia Baoyu, also known as Precious Jade, is the protagonist of the classic 18th century Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber. He is a young man who is born into a wealthy and privileged family, but he is also deeply sensitive and artistic. Baoyu is often at odds with the traditional values of his family, and he finds himself drawn to the world of the courtesans and the opera. He is a complex and fascinating character, and his story has been told and retold for centuries.