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中國科學院

简中国科学院 · 繁中國科學院

Mandarin · pinyin Zhōng guó Kē xué yuàn

Chinese Academy of Science

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中: zhōng · central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
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科: kē · section, department, science
學: xué · learning, knowledge; school
院: yuàn · courtyard, yard, court; school
国: guó · nation, country, nation-state
学: xué · learning, knowledge; school

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1–2–1–2–4 · Zhong1 guo2 Ke1 xue2 yuan4

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