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CHINESE CHARACTER
xiāo
萧
萧
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desolate; surname
- Numbered pinyin
- xiao1
- English meanings
- desolate; bleak; a surname
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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
imitate; effect
whistle; howl
clamor; arrogant
filial piety; mourning
night
small
effect; imitate
dawn; know
school; officer
need
confuse
natural; clear
smile
resemble; portrait
carefree
to melt (metal)
sky; clouds
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