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伯樂

简伯乐 · 繁伯樂

Mandarin · pinyin Bó lè

Bole (a man who lived during Spring and Autumn Period, reputed to be able to spot a good horse)
a person who is good at spotting talent

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伯: bó · older brother; father's elder brother; senior male 'sire'; feudal rank 'count'
樂: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music
乐: lè · happy, glad; enjoyable; music

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2–4 · Bo2 le4

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