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沃倫·巴菲特

简沃伦·巴菲特 · 繁沃倫·巴菲特

Mandarin · pinyin Wò lún · Bā fēi tè

Warren Buffett (1930-), the Sage of Omaha, US investor and philanthropist, principal owner of holding company Berkshire Hathaway

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沃: wò · water, irrigate; fertile, rich
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巴: bā · greatly desire, anxiously hope
菲: fēi · fragrant, luxuriant; the Philippines
特: tè · special, unique, distinguished
伦: lún · normal human relationships

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4–2–1–1–4 · Wo4 lun2 · Ba1 fei1 te4

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