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CHINESE CHARACTER

liǔ

柳

柳

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willow; surname Liu

Numbered pinyin
liu3
English meanings
willow; surname Liu

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Example sentences

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  1. 01

    hé河biān边de的liǔshù柳树fā发yá芽le了。

    The willow trees by the river have sprouted.

  2. 02

    liǔ柳tiáo条suí随fēng风yáobǎi摇摆。

    The willow branches sway in the wind.

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