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美術史

简美术史 · 繁美術史

Mandarin · pinyin měi shù shǐ

history of art

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美: měi · beautiful, pretty; pleasing
術: Look up this written character
史: shǐ · history, chronicle, annals
术: shù · art, skill, special feat; method, technique

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3–4–3 · mei3 shu4 shi3

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art history

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