伯仲

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Chinese

father's elder brother; senior; paternal elder uncle
father's elder brother; senior; paternal elder uncle; eldest of brothers; respectful form of address
 
2nd in seniority
simp. and trad.
(伯仲)

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Noun

伯仲

  1. (literary, literal) eldest brother and second eldest brother
  2. (literary, figurative) seniority; rank; superiority and inferiority
  3. (literary, figurative) equally capable individuals

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