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固定型思維

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Mandarin · pinyin gù dìng xíng sī wéi

fixed mindset (as opposed to growth mindset)

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固: gù · to become solid, solidify; strength
定: dìng · decide, settle, fix
型: xíng · pattern, model, type; law; mold
思: sī · think, consider, ponder; final particle
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维: wéi · maintain, preserve, safeguard

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4–4–2–1–2 · gu4 ding4 xing2 si1 wei2

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