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廕

简荫 · 繁廕

Mandarin · pinyin yìn

variant of 蔭 yìn, shade

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荫: yīn · shade, shelter; protect

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4 · yin4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

jam1 · jam3

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favor (from one's ancestors)
to put under protection; to shelter
(alt-of, alternative) alternative form of 蔭 /荫

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