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蘭姆達

简兰姆达 · 繁蘭姆達

Mandarin · pinyin lán mǔ dá

lambda (Greek letter Λλ)

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蘭: Look up this written character
姆: mǔ · child's governess; matron
達: Look up this written character
兰: lán · orchid; elegant, graceful
达: dá · arrive at, reach; intelligent; smooth, slippery

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2–3–2 · lan2 mu3 da2

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