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CHINESE CHARACTER
gǒu
苟
苟
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careless; if
- Numbered pinyin
- gou3
- English meanings
- careless; if; improper
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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
hook
be enough/sufficient/adequate
construct; form
ditch
dog
buy
hook; to hook
hook
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