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赫伯特

Mandarin · pinyin Hè bó tè

Herbert (name)

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赫: hè · bright, radiant, glowing
伯: bó · older brother; father's elder brother; senior male 'sire'; feudal rank 'count'
特: tè · special, unique, distinguished

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4–2–4 · He4 bo2 te4

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hak1 baak3 dak6

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