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伯弈

Bó Yì

"The Elder Master of Strategy and Chess"

Wise & ScholarlyNoble & Ambitious

Cultural Origin

‘Bo’ denotes the eldest brother or a person of rank, while ‘Yi’ refers to the intellectual game of Go, suggesting a leader with a strategic mind.

Meaning Explained

What is the meaning of Bo Yi (伯弈)?

Bo Yi (伯弈) means 'senior master of chess.' It implies a child with a mature, strategic mind who is respected by his peers as a leader.

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