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CHINESE CHARACTER
yāo
妖
妖
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demon; weird
- Numbered pinyin
- yao1
- English meanings
- demon; weird; seductive
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nip
row
kiln
kiln; cave dwelling
shine; dazzle; boast
dish; food
bend
drug
want
rumour; folk song
distant; remote
invite
key
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