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名譽博士

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Mandarin · pinyin míng yù bó shì

honorary doctorate
Doctor Honoris Causae

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名: míng · name, rank, title, position
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博: bó · gamble, play games; wide, broad
士: shì · scholar, gentleman; soldier
誉: yù · fame, reputation; praise

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2–4–2–4 · ming2 yu4 bo2 shi4

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