摀

Mandarin · pinyin wǔ

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  1. variant of 捂 wǔ
  2. to cover
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3 · wu3

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

ng6 · wu2

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  1. (Xiamen, Zhangzhou, Singapore and Taiwanese Hokkien) to dig
  2. (Quanzhou and Jinjiang Hokkien) to convey food to one's mouth with chopsticks
  3. (Quanzhou and Jinjiang Hokkien) to gain extra advantage; to profit at other people's expense; to take advantage of (someone)

character · Etymology 4

  1. (Cantonese) to bend forward; to stoop

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