匴

Mandarin · pinyin suǎn

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  1. bamboo utensil used for washing rice in ancient times
  2. bamboo container for a hat used in the capping ceremony 冠禮 guàn lǐ in ancient times
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3 · suan3

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syun3

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  1. (Hokkien) to forcefully bind, bridle, or pinch (to make tight or uncomfortable)

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匴 · suan3
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Exact source record匴 匴 [suan3] /bamboo utensil used for washing rice in ancient times/bamboo container for a hat used in the capping ceremony 冠禮|冠礼[guan4 li3] in ancient times/