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CHINESE CHARACTER

ài

艾

艾

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mugwort; stop

Numbered pinyin
ai4
English meanings
mugwort; Chinese mugwort; to stop; good

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Example sentences

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  1. 01

    Duānwǔjié端午节rénmen人们guà挂ài艾cǎo草。

    During the Dragon Boat Festival people hang mugwort.

  2. 02

    ài艾jiǔ灸kěyǐ可以bǎojiàn保健。

    Moxibustion can help maintain health.

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