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善

ㄕㄢ ˋ

shàn

benevolent
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  • 善
    ㄕㄢ ˋ

    shàn

    benevolent

    • ?

      • 羊
        ㄧㄤ ˊ

        yáng

        sheep

      • 䒑
        ㄘㄠ ˇ

        cǎo

        weeds

    • 口
      ㄎㄡ ˇ

      kǒu

      opening

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