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Mandarin · pinyin zhōng xīn duì chèn

(geometry) point symmetry

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中: zhōng · central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
對: duì · correct, right; facing, opposed
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对: duì · correct, right; facing, opposed
称: chēng · call; name, brand; address; say

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1–1–4–4 · zhong1 xin1 dui4 chen4

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