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媾

Mandarin · pinyin gòu

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4 · gou4

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Compare dictionary sources Wiktionary · 4 senses · 2 Cantonese readings

gau3 · kau3

Cantonese word readings for 媾. This lexicon supplies readings, not definitions.

Independent source senses for this spelling, with usage labels retained. Not matched to the pronunciation above.

(originally) to marry in a cousin marriage (to cement the relationship between families); (in general) to marry
to dote on
to make peace; to reach agreement; to negotiate peace
to copulate; to have sexual intercourse