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燎

Mandarin · pinyin liáo#

to burn
to set afire

Mandarin · pinyin liǎo#

to singe

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燎: liáo · liǎo · to burn, set afire; to illuminate; a signal lamp

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2 · liao2

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liu4 · liu5 · liu6

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character

torch
(alt. form 潦) to burn; to scald
(historical) offering involving burning wood

character

to burn weeds
to singe; to scorch; to set on fire
(alt. form 爒) to roast

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