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Mandarin · pinyin tāi#

used in 舌苔 shé tāi

Mandarin · pinyin tái#

moss; lichen; liverwort

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苔: tái · moss, lichen

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1 · tai1

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toi1 · toi4

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character · Etymology 1

bryophytes (moss; liverwort; hornwort); lichen; moss-like green algae
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character · Etymology 2

tongue coating; fur

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