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CHINESE CHARACTER
chǔ
處
處
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dwell; handle
- Numbered pinyin
- chu3
- English meanings
- to live; to dwell; to get along; to handle; to be situated
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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
store; save
arise
at the beginning of
kitchen; cook
measure word (general)
clear
cabinet
livestock
base; foundation
touch; contact
except
chick; young
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