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尤德

Mandarin · pinyin Yóu dé

Sir Edward Youde (1924-1986), British diplomat, ambassador to Beijing 1974-1978, governor of Hong Kong 1982-1986

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尤: yóu · especially, particularly
德: dé · ethics, morality, virtue

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2–2 · You2 de2

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