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伯納姆

简伯纳姆 · 繁伯納姆

Mandarin · pinyin Bó nà mǔ

(name) Burnham

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伯: bó · older brother; father's elder brother; senior male 'sire'; feudal rank 'count'
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姆: mǔ · child's governess; matron
纳: nà · admit, take, receive, accept

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2–4–3 · Bo2 na4 mu3

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