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CHINESE CHARACTER
xié
挟
挟
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hold under arm; coerce
- Numbered pinyin
- xie2
- English meanings
- to hold under the arm; to coerce; to carry
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draw
cooperate; assist
to unload
crumbs; bits; disdain
slack; relax
carry; take along
tilted
tool; weapon
to rest
to leak (of water or gas)
diarrhea
threaten; coerce
harmonious; humorous
thank; decline; wither
evil
shoe
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