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投

ㄊㄡ ˊ

tóu

invest
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  • 投
    ㄊㄡ ˊ

    tóu

    invest

    • 扌
      ㄕㄡ ˙

      shou

      hand

    • 殳
      ㄕㄨ

      shū

      lance

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to invest in something is to put your hand - ie your abilities - and your lance - ie your capital - into it
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