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穩態理論

简稳态理论 · 繁穩態理論

Mandarin · pinyin wěn tài lǐ lùn

the steady-state theory (cosmology)

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穩: Look up this written character
態: Look up this written character
理: lǐ · reason, logic; manage
論: Look up this written character
稳: wěn · stable, firm, solid, steady
态: tài · manner, bearing, attitude
论: lùn · debate; discuss; discourse

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3–4–3–4 · wen3 tai4 li3 lun4

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wan2 taai3 lei5 leon6

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