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熱力

简热力 · 繁熱力

Mandarin · pinyin rè lì

heat

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熱: rè · hot; heat; fever; restless; zeal
力: lì · power, capability, influence; Kangxi radical 19
热: rè · hot; heat; fever; restless; zeal

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4–4 · re4 li4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

jit6 lik6

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noun

heating power; thermal force; heat
(dated) calories; heat (in food)

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