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抽象思維

简抽象思维 · 繁抽象思維

Mandarin · pinyin chōu xiàng sī wéi

abstract thought
logical thinking

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抽: chōu · draw out, pull out; sprout
象: xiàng · elephant; ivory; figure, image
思: sī · think, consider, ponder; final particle
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维: wéi · maintain, preserve, safeguard

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1–4–1–2 · chou1 xiang4 si1 wei2

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

cau1 zoeng6 si1 wai4

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noun

abstract thought; abstraction

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