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CHINESE CHARACTER

shǔ

薯

薯

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potato; yam

Numbered pinyin
shu3
English meanings
potato; yam; tuber

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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.

Example sentences

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  1. 01

    hóngshǔ红薯hěn很tián甜。

    Sweet potatoes are very sweet.

  2. 02

    shǔtiáo薯条shì是kuàicān快餐shípǐn食品。

    French fries are fast food.

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