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博物學家

简博物学家 · 繁博物學家

Mandarin · pinyin bó wù xué jiā

naturalist (expert in natural history)

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博: bó · gamble, play games; wide, broad
物: wù · thing, substance, creature
學: xué · learning, knowledge; school
家: jiā · house, home, residence; family
学: xué · learning, knowledge; school

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2–4–2–1 · bo2 wu4 xue2 jia1

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