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突變理論

简突变理论 · 繁突變理論

Mandarin · pinyin tū biàn lǐ lùn

(math.) catastrophe theory

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突: tū · suddenly, abruptly, unexpectedly
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理: lǐ · reason, logic; manage
論: Look up this written character
变: biàn · change, transform, alter; rebel
论: lùn · debate; discuss; discourse

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1–4–3–4 · tu1 bian4 li3 lun4

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dat6 bin3 lei5 leon6

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noun

(mathematics) catastrophe theory

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