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玩

Mandarin · pinyin wán

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玩: wán · play with, joke, enjoy

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2 · wan2

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

waan2 · waan4 · wun6

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

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character

to play with; to toy with
to play; to engage in sports or recreational activities
to dabble in
to play; to hang out; to have a good time; to have fun; to spend time socially (e.g. with friends); to go out
to tease; to trifle with

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to hold and fondle; to play with; to toy with; to dally with
to enjoy; to appreciate
toy; plaything; object for appreciation
to trifle with; to treat without seriousness or respect
to savour; to deliberate

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