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CHINESE CHARACTER
xiāo
宵
宵
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night
- Numbered pinyin
- xiao1
- English meanings
- night
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BUILDING BLOCKS
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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
imitate; effect
whistle; howl
clamor; arrogant
filial piety; mourning
small
effect; imitate
dawn; know
school; officer
need
confuse
natural; clear
smile
resemble; portrait
desolate; surname
carefree
to melt (metal)
sky; clouds
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Related words
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