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周髀算經

简周髀算经 · 繁周髀算經

Mandarin · pinyin Zhōu bì suàn Jīng

Zhou Bi Suan Jing, or Chou Pei Suan Ching, one of the oldest Chinese texts on astronomy and mathematics

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周: zhōu · Zhou dynasty; circumference
髀: bì · buttocks; thigh, thigh bone
算: suàn · count, calculate, figure; plan
經: Look up this written character
经: jīng · classic works; pass through

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1–4–4–1 · Zhou1 bi4 suan4 Jing1

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