偷漏

Mandarin · pinyin tōu lòu

Meanings

  1. to evade (taxes)
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偷
tōu · to steal, burglar, thief
漏
lòu · leak, drip; funnel; hour glass
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1–4 · tou1 lou4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

tau1 lau6

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