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CHINESE CHARACTER
yōu
忧
忧
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worry; sorrow
- Numbered pinyin
- you1
- English meanings
- worry; concern; sorrow
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superior
bless; protect
again
friend
west
especially; fault
young; immature
secluded; quiet; dark; secret
leisurely; long
distant; related
have
oil
swim
still; like; hesitate
by
induce; lure; tempt
mail; post
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Related words
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- 担忧
- 忧愁
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