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分類理論

简分类理论 · 繁分類理論

Mandarin · pinyin fēn lèi lǐ lùn

classification theory

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分: fēn · divide; small unit of time etc.
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理: lǐ · reason, logic; manage
論: Look up this written character
类: lèi · class, group, kind, category
论: lùn · debate; discuss; discourse

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1–4–3–4 · fen1 lei4 li3 lun4

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fan1 leoi6 lei5 leon6

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