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理論基礎

简理论基础 · 繁理論基礎

Mandarin · pinyin lǐ lùn jī chǔ

theoretical foundation

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理: lǐ · reason, logic; manage
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基: jī · foundation, base
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论: lùn · debate; discuss; discourse
础: chǔ · foundation stone, plinth

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3–4–1–3 · li3 lun4 ji1 chu3

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