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旦

Mandarin · pinyin dàn

(literary) dawn; daybreak
dan, female role in Chinese opera (traditionally played by specialized male actors)

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旦: dàn · dawn; morning; day

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4 · dan4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

daan2 · daan3 · daan6

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character · Etymology 1

(literary) early morning; dawn
(literary) day
first day of a lunar month

character · Etymology 2

(Chinese opera) female character, particularly a lead role, in a traditional Chinese opera
(Chinese opera) actor or actress known for playing such characters

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