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CHINESE CHARACTER
jiē
阶
阶
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steps; rank
- Numbered pinyin
- jie1
- English meanings
- steps; stairs; rank; class
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Characters with the same pinyin, regardless of tone.
introduce; mediate; mind
lend
calamity
elder sister
measure word (events)
drop
measure word (approximations)
quick; victory
to receive
to take the lid off
outstanding; hero
clean
scope
all
grain stalks; straw
exhaust; use up
festival; joint; to save
tie
measure word (events)
fair
undo
warn; admonish; commandment
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Related words
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