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保爾森

简保尔森 · 繁保爾森

Mandarin · pinyin Bǎo ěr sēn

Paulson or Powellson (name)
Henry (Hank) Paulson (1946-), US banker, US Treasury Secretary 2006-2009

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保: bǎo · protect, safeguard, defend, care
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森: sēn · forest; luxuriant vegetation
尔: ěr · you; that, those; final particle

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3–3–1 · Bao3 er3 sen1

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