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神經中樞

简神经中枢 · 繁神經中樞

Mandarin · pinyin shén jīng zhōng shū

(anatomy) nerve center

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神: shén · spirit, god, supernatural being
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中: zhōng · central; center, middle; in the midst of; hit (target); attain
樞: Look up this written character
经: jīng · classic works; pass through
枢: shū · door hinge; pivot; center of power

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2–1–1–1 · shen2 jing1 zhong1 shu1

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