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禿寶蓋

简秃宝盖 · 繁禿寶蓋

Mandarin · pinyin tū bǎo gài

name of "cover" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 14)
see also 冖 mì

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秃: tū · bald
宝: bǎo · treasure, jewel; precious, rare
盖: gài · cover, hide, protect

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1–3–4 · tu1 bao3 gai4

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The Chinese character component 冖.

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