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灼燒

简灼烧 · 繁灼燒

Mandarin · pinyin zhuó shāo

to burn; to scorch

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灼: zhuó · burn; broil; cauterize; bright
燒: shāo · burn; bake; heat; roast
烧: shāo · burn; bake; heat; roast

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2–1 · zhuo2 shao1

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coek3 siu1

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