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盧瑟福

简卢瑟福 · 繁盧瑟福

Mandarin · pinyin Lú sè fú

Rutherford (name)
Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937), early nuclear physicist from New Zealand

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盧: Look up this written character
瑟: sè · large stringed musical instrument; dignified, massive; sound of wind
福: fú · happiness, good fortune, blessing
卢: lú · cottage, hut; surname; black

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2–4–2 · Lu2 se4 fu2

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