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載伯德

简载伯德 · 繁載伯德

Mandarin · pinyin Zǎi bó dé

Zebedee (name)

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伯: bó · older brother; father's elder brother; senior male 'sire'; feudal rank 'count'
德: dé · ethics, morality, virtue
载: zài · load; carry; transport, convey

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3–2–2 · Zai3 bo2 de2

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(Catholicism) Zebedee

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