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定數

简定数 · 繁定數

Mandarin · pinyin dìng shù

constant (math.)
quota
fixed number (e.g. of places on a bus)
fixed quantity (e.g. load of truck)
destiny

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定: dìng · decide, settle, fix
數: shù · number; several; count; fate
数: shù · number; several, count; fate

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4–4 · ding4 shu4

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noun

fixed number; fixed quantity; quota
destiny; fate
(mathematics) synonym of 常數 /常数 (chángshù, “constant”)

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