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顯

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Mandarin · pinyin xiǎn

to make visible
to reveal
prominent
conspicuous
(prefix) phanero-

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显: xiǎn · manifest, display; evident, clear

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character · Etymology 1

to appear; to manifest; to display
apparent; noticeable; obvious
prominent; conspicuous; visible
(prefix) phanero-
(honorific) an honorific for deceased immediate family members
(Hokkien) to jolt up and down while swaying side to side
(Hokkien) to overturn and topple over
(Hokkien) to twinkle; to glisten; to flicker
(Hokkien) conspicuous; eye-catching; visible; showy
(Mainland China Hokkien) to sway; to rock; to shake (due to being unstable)
(Wenzhounese) very

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