卡哇依

Mandarin · pinyin kǎ wā yī

Meanings

  1. variant of 卡哇伊 kǎ wā yī
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卡
kǎ · card, punch card; calorie
哇
wa · vomit; cry of an infant
依
yī · rely on, be set in; consent, obey a wish
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3–1–1 · ka3 wa1 yi1

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kaa1 waa1 ji1

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