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CHINESE CHARACTER
shòu
兽
兽
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beast
- Numbered pinyin
- shou4
- English meanings
- beast; animal
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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
passive signifier
sell
guard
longevity; birthday
hand
teach; award
stop
hunt
thin
measure word (general)
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Related words
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