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伯特蘭

简伯特兰 · 繁伯特蘭

Mandarin · pinyin Bó tè lán

(name) Bertrand

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伯: bó · older brother; father's elder brother; senior male 'sire'; feudal rank 'count'
特: tè · special, unique, distinguished
蘭: Look up this written character
兰: lán · orchid; elegant, graceful

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2–4–2 · Bo2 te4 lan2

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baak3 dak6 laan4

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