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被除數

简被除数 · 繁被除數

Mandarin · pinyin bèi chú shù

(math.) dividend

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被: bèi · passive indicator 'by'; bedding
除: chú · eliminate, remove, except
數: shù · number; several; count; fate
数: shù · number; several, count; fate

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4–2–4 · bei4 chu2 shu4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

bei6 ceoi4 sou3

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noun

dividend (а number that is to be divided by another)

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