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混沌學

简混沌学 · 繁混沌學

Mandarin · pinyin hùn dùn xué

chaos theory (math.)

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混: hùn · to mix, blend, mingle; to bumble along
沌: dùn · chaotic, confused; turbid, murky
學: xué · learning, knowledge; school
学: xué · learning, knowledge; school

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4–4–2 · hun4 dun4 xue2

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