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檮杌

简梼杌 · 繁檮杌

Mandarin · pinyin táo wù

legendary beast

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杌: wù · the stump of a tree, hence, sterility; a square stool
梼: táo · block of wood; blockhead; stupid

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2–4 · tao2 wu4

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noun

(Chinese mythology) taowu (a mythical creature)
(figurative) malevolent person; fierce person

name

Taowu (a compilation of historical annals of Chu, now lost)

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