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對稱軸

简对称轴 · 繁對稱軸

Mandarin · pinyin duì chèn zhóu

axis of symmetry
central axis (in Chinese architecture)

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對: duì · correct, right; facing, opposed
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軸: Look up this written character
对: duì · correct, right; facing, opposed
称: chēng · call; name, brand; address; say
轴: zhóu · axle, axletree; pivot; axis

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4–4–2 · dui4 chen4 zhou2

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deoi3 cing3 zuk6

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noun

(mathematics) axis of symmetry

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