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Chinese
伯
bó
Meaning: father's elder brother; eldest brother in an old ranking system; count; respected elder; surname
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Example
古人稱兄弟中最年長的人為伯。
古人称兄弟中最年长的人为伯。
In ancient usage, the oldest among brothers was called the senior brother.
Usage Notes
This character is common in kinship words, noble ranks, respectful address for older men, and surnames. The standalone sense for the eldest among brothers is classical or formal.
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