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庶幾

简庶几 · 繁庶幾

Mandarin · pinyin shù jī

(literary) similar; almost
(literary) if only; it is to be hoped that
(literary) maybe; perhaps

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庶: shù · numerous, various; multitude
幾: jǐ · how many? how much?; a few, some
几: jǐ · small table

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4–1 · shu4 ji1

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Independent source senses for this spelling, with usage labels retained. Not matched to the pronunciation above.

adj

(literary) similar; about the same
(literary) similar; about the same — (in particular) good enough, quite good; similar to a state of excellence

adv

(literary) perhaps; maybe; hopefully; expresses speculation, typically with a hopeful nuance.

verb

(literary) to wish; to hope

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