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偏微分方程

piān wēi fēn fāng chéngdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
partial differential equation (PDE)
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

偏微分方程 偏微分方程 [pian1 wei1 fen1 fang1 cheng2] /partial differential equation (PDE)/

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  • 偏
    piān

    to lean / to slant / oblique / prejudiced / to deviate from average / to stray from the intended line / stubbornly / contrary to expectations

  • 微
    wēi

    tiny / miniature / slightly / profound / abtruse / to decline / one millionth part of / micro- / Taiwan pr. [wéi]

    Wēi

    surname Wei / ancient Chinese state near present-day Chongqing / Taiwan pr. [Wéi]

  • 分
    fēn

    to divide / to separate / to distribute / to allocate / to distinguish (good and bad) / (bound form) branch of (an organization) / sub- (as in 分局[fēn jú]) / fraction / one tenth (of certain units) / unit of length equivalent to 0.33 cm / minute (unit of time) / minute (angular measurement unit) / a point (in sports or games) / 0.01 yuan (unit of money)

    fèn

    part / share / ingredient / component

  • 方
    fāng

    square / power or involution (math.) / upright / honest / fair and square / direction / side / party (to a contract, dispute etc) / place / method / prescription (medicine) / just when / only or just / classifier for square things / abbr. for square or cubic meter

    Fāng

    surname Fang

  • 程
    chéng

    rule / order / regulations / formula / journey / procedure / sequence

    Chéng

    surname Cheng

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