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力學

简力学 · 繁力學

Mandarin · pinyin lì xué

(physics) mechanics
(literary) to study hard

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力: lì · power, capability, influence; Kangxi radical 19
學: xué · learning, knowledge; school
学: xué · learning, knowledge; school

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4–2 · li4 xue2

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lik6 hok6

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noun · Etymology 1

(physics) mechanics

verb · Etymology 2

(literary) to study hard

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