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太學

简太学 · 繁太學

Mandarin · pinyin Tài xué

Imperial College of Supreme Learning, established in 124 BC, and the highest educational institute in ancient China until the Sui Dynasty

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太: tài · very, too, much; big; extreme
學: xué · learning, knowledge; school
学: xué · learning, knowledge; school

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4–2 · Tai4 xue2

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noun

(historical) Taixue (imperial university of ancient China from the Han to Sui eras)

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