阿基米德

Mandarin · pinyin Ā jī mǐ dé

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  1. Archimedes (c. 287-212 BC)
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阿
ā · prefix for people's names; used in transliteration
基
jī · foundation, base
米
mǐ · hulled or husked uncooked rice
德
dé · ethics, morality, virtue
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1–1–3–2 · A1 ji1 mi3 de2

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  1. Archimedes

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