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史學家

简史学家 · 繁史學家

Mandarin · pinyin shǐ xué jiā

historian

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史: shǐ · history, chronicle, annals
學: xué · learning, knowledge; school
家: jiā · house, home, residence; family
学: xué · learning, knowledge; school

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3–2–1 · shi3 xue2 jia1

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