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平方反比定律

Mandarin · pinyin píng fāng fǎn bǐ dìng lǜ

inverse-square law (physics)

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平: píng · flat, level, even; peaceful
方: fāng · a square, rectangle; a region; local
反: fǎn · reverse, opposite, contrary, anti
比: bǐ · to compare, liken; comparison; than; hexagram ䷇
定: dìng · decide, settle, fix
律: lǜ · statute, principle, regulation

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2–1–3–3–4–4 · ping2 fang1 fan3 bi3 ding4 lu:4

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ping4 fong1 faan2 bei2 ding6 leot6

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