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困

ㄎㄨㄣ ˋ

kùn

trapped
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  • 困
    ㄎㄨㄣ ˋ

    kùn

    trapped

    • 囗
      ㄨㄟ ˊ

      wéi

      enclosure

    • 木
      ㄇㄨ ˋ

      mù

      wood

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They trapped the prey in an enclosure made out of wood.
by Confucius

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