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蟯

简蛲 · 繁蟯

Mandarin · pinyin náo

parasitic worm
human pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis)

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蛲: náo · worms

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2 · nao2

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jiu4 · naau4

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character · Etymology 1

used in 蟯蟲／蛲虫 (náochóng)
(Hokkien) clam
(Mainland China Hokkien) bivalve-like seafood
(Zhangzhou and Taiwanese Hokkien) female genitalia; vulva

character · Etymology 2

(Hokkien or Classical) to wriggle; to squirm
(Xiamen and Zhangzhou Hokkien) to nitpick; to probe (someone's mistakes, etc.)
(Xiamen and Zhangzhou Hokkien, humorous) to pass away; to die

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