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混沌理論

简混沌理论 · 繁混沌理論

Mandarin · pinyin hùn dùn lǐ lùn

(math.) chaos theory

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混: hùn · to mix, blend, mingle; to bumble along
沌: dùn · chaotic, confused; turbid, murky
理: lǐ · reason, logic; manage
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论: lùn · debate; discuss; discourse

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4–4–3–4 · hun4 dun4 li3 lun4

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noun

(mathematics) chaos theory

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