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哲學博士

简哲学博士 · 繁哲學博士

Mandarin · pinyin zhé xué bó shì

Doctor of Philosophy; PhD

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哲: zhé · wise, sagacious; wise man, sage
學: xué · learning, knowledge; school
博: bó · gamble, play games; wide, broad
士: shì · scholar, gentleman; soldier
学: xué · learning, knowledge; school

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2–2–2–4 · zhe2 xue2 bo2 shi4

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Doctor of Philosophy

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