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百科全書

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Mandarin · pinyin bǎi kē quán shū

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百: bǎi · one hundred; numerous, many
科: kē · section, department, science
全: quán · maintain, keep whole or intact
書: Look up this written character
书: shū · book, letter, document; writings

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3–1–2–1 · bai3 ke1 quan2 shu1

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baak3 fo1 cyun4 syu1

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