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CHINESE CHARACTER
chǔ
楚
楚
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clear
- Numbered pinyin
- chu3
- English meanings
- clear; neat; distinct; ancient state Chu
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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
store; save
arise
at the beginning of
kitchen; cook
measure word (general)
cabinet
livestock
base; foundation
dwell; handle
touch; contact
except
chick; young
Example sentences
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Related words
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- 清楚
- 楚楚
- 楚辞
- 痛楚
- 苦楚