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沐浴

Mandarin · pinyin mù yù

to bathe; to take a bath
(fig.) to be bathed in; to be immersed in

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沐: mù · bathe, cleanse, wash, shampoo
浴: yù · bathe, wash; bath

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4–4 · mu4 yu4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

muk6 juk6

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verb

to take a bath or shower; to wash oneself; to bathe
(of light) to be bathed in
(figuratively) to be immersed in

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