扢

Mandarin · pinyin gǔ#

Meanings · gǔ

  1. clean
  2. to rub
Mandarin · pinyin xì#

Meanings · xì

  1. sprightful
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3 · gu3

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goi3 · gwat1 · hei3 · ngat6

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character · Etymology 2

  1. (Hokkien) to scratch the surface of; to lightly tap (to produce a flame)

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