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應用數學

简应用数学 · 繁應用數學

Mandarin · pinyin yìng yòng shù xué

applied mathematics

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應: yīng · should, ought to, must
用: yòng · use, employ, apply, operate; use
數: shù · number; several; count; fate
學: xué · learning, knowledge; school
应: yīng · should, ought to, must
数: shù · number; several, count; fate
学: xué · learning, knowledge; school

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4–4–4–2 · ying4 yong4 shu4 xue2

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(mathematics) applied mathematics

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