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混沌理论

hùn dùn lǐ lùndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
(math.) chaos theory
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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:

混沌理論 混沌理论 [hun4 dun4 li3 lun4] /(math.) chaos theory/

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Other forms in these source records: 混沌理論

  • 混
    hún

    muddy / turbid (variant of 渾|浑[hún]) / brainless / foolish (variant of 渾|浑[hún]) / Taiwan pr. [hùn]

    hùn

    to mix / to mingle / muddled / to drift along / to muddle along / to pass for / to get along with sb / thoughtless / reckless

  • 沌
    dùn

    used in 混沌[hùn dùn]

  • 理
    lǐ

    texture / grain (of wood) / inner essence / intrinsic order / reason / logic / truth / science / natural science (esp. physics) / to manage / to pay attention to / to run (affairs) / to handle / to put in order / to tidy up

  • 论
    lùn

    opinion / view / theory / doctrine / to discuss / to talk about / to regard / to consider / per / by the (kilometer, hour etc)

    Lún

    abbr. for 論語|论语[Lún yǔ], The Analects (of Confucius)

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