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量子論

简量子论 · 繁量子論

Mandarin · pinyin liàng zǐ lùn

quantum theory (physics)

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量: liàng · measure, quantity, capacity
子: zǐ · offspring, child; fruit, seed of; first earthly branch
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论: lùn · debate; discuss; discourse

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4–3–4 · liang4 zi3 lun4

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