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Mandarin · pinyin pán tóu

to coil hair into a bun
hair worn in bun
turban
hair ornament
to interrogate

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頭: tóu · head; top; chief, first; boss
盘: pán · tray, plate, dish; examine
头: tóu · head; top; chief, first; boss

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2–2 · pan2 tou2

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adj

(Xiamen Hokkien) having more benefits than harms; worthwhile; profitable; reasonably priced

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