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大圓圈

简大圆圈 · 繁大圓圈

Mandarin · pinyin dà yuán quān

great circle (in spherical geometry)

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大: dà · big, great, vast, large, high
圓: yuán · circle; round, circular; complete
圈: quān · to circle; a circle; corral
圆: yuán · circle; round, circular; complete

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4–2–1 · da4 yuan2 quan1

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daai6 jyun4 hyun1

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