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科技樹

简科技树 · 繁科技樹

Mandarin · pinyin kē jì shù

tech tree; pattern or sequence of technological development (in gaming or metaphorically in real-world innovation)

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科: kē · section, department, science
技: jì · skill, ability, talent, ingenuity
樹: shù · tree; plant; set up, establish
树: shù · tree; plant; set up, establish

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1–4–4 · ke1 ji4 shu4

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(video games) technology tree

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