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吸 xī inhale, breathe in Mandarin Chinese
Definition[edit | edit source]
Radical is 口 kŏu “mouth”. This radical is referred to colloquially as 口字旁 kŏuzìpáng “side made up of the character 口.” Phonetic is 及 jí. Distinguish 吸 from 及 and 级 (級) jí.
Examples[edit | edit source]
- 吸 xī inhale, breathe in [V]
- 吸烟 (吸煙) xīyān smoke (cigarettes, etc.) [VO]
Video[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
Book: Intermediate Written Chinese by Cornelius C. Kubler
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