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CHINESE CHARACTER
xiào
孝
孝
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filial piety; mourning
- Numbered pinyin
- xiao4
- English meanings
- filial piety; mourning
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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
imitate; effect
whistle; howl
clamor; arrogant
night
small
effect; imitate
dawn; know
school; officer
need
confuse
natural; clear
smile
resemble; portrait
desolate; surname
carefree
to melt (metal)
sky; clouds
Example sentences
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- 01
He is very filial to his parents.
- 02
Filial devotion is important.
Related words
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- 孝顺
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