伯仲
Chinese
father's elder brother; senior; paternal elder uncle; eldest of brothers; respectful form of address |
2nd in seniority | ||
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simp. and trad. (伯仲) |
伯 | 仲 |
Pronunciation
Noun
伯仲
- (literally) eldest brother and second eldest brother
- (figuratively) seniority; rank; superiority and inferiority
- (figuratively) equally capable individuals
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