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毐

Mandarin · pinyin Ǎi

see historical character Lao Ai 嫪毐
by extension, person of reprehensible morals
immoral
adulterer

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毐: ǎi · person of reprehensible morals; immoral; adulterer

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3 · Ai3

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aai2 · oi2

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(obsolete) a courtesy name
(obsolete) an immoral person

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