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波爾布特

简波尔布特 · 繁波爾布特

Mandarin · pinyin Bō ěr Bù tè

Pol Pot (1925-1998), Cambodian communist leader

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波: bō · waves, breakers; undulations
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布: bù · cotton cloth, textiles, linen
特: tè · special, unique, distinguished
尔: ěr · you; that, those; final particle

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1–3–4–4 · Bo1 er3 Bu4 te4

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