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醜詆

简丑诋 · 繁醜詆

Mandarin · pinyin chǒu dǐ

to slander

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丑: chǒu · clown, comedian; second earthly branch
诋: dǐ · slander, condemn, reproach

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3–3 · chou3 di3

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

cau2 dai2

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verb

to abuse; to swear; to curse

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