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循環論證

简循环论证 · 繁循環論證

Mandarin · pinyin xún huán lùn zhèng

circular argument
logical error consisting of begging the question
Latin: petitio principii

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循: xún · obey, comply with, follow
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环: huán · jade ring or bracelet; ring
论: lùn · debate; discuss; discourse
证: zhèng · prove, confirm, verify; proof

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2–2–4–4 · xun2 huan2 lun4 zheng4

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ceon4 waan4 leon6 zing3

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noun

circular argument

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