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碗

ㄨㄢ ˇ

wǎn

bowl
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  • 碗
    ㄨㄢ ˇ

    wǎn

    bowl

    • 石
      ㄕ ˊ

      shí

      stone

    • 宛
      ㄨㄢ ˇ

      wǎn

      Crooked

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a man is drinking out of a bowl that is an awkward, crooked shape.
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