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瞬態

简瞬态 · 繁瞬態

Mandarin · pinyin shùn tài

(physics) (attributive) transient

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瞬: shùn · wink, blink; in a wink, a flash
態: Look up this written character
态: tài · manner, bearing, attitude

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4–4 · shun4 tai4

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