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~ar 仔 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.1]
Msf : little, short, <chit8 chat-a2: a little piece, a short section>, few <nng7 saN pun2-a2: a few volumes> (has the effect of changing M into N or Nsub)
一點
u: aa ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.1]
I : Ah! Aha! (surprise or suspicion)
咦
u: vaa ⬆︎ □ [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.1]
I : Ah! Aha! (surprise or suspicion)
咦
aq 押 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: aq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.1]
V : force or compel (sthg to stay in place), curb
抑制
ba 覓 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ba ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.8]
V : search or make enquiry (for what is not known), look (for a job)
尋找
bag 沐 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: bag ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.8]
V : touch or be touched by (water or sthg that soils)
污染
bak 目 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: bak ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.8]
N : joint or section of bamboo, sugar-cane, etc
節
barn 挽 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: barn ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.8]
V : pick or pluck (flowers, fruit)
摘
bøe 袂 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *be ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.10]
AV : am not able to, cannot (present or general statement)
不能
bøe 未 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *be ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.10]
Qtag : (after statement without øe): yet?, yet or not?
還沒
beh 麥 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: beh ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.11]
N châng, sūi, lia̍p : wheat or barley
麥
bi 沬 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: bi ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.12]
V : immerse oneself (in water or activity)
潛水
u: bin ⬆︎ 面 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.13]
M : for gong, flag, or pennant
面
bøo 無 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: bøo ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.14]
Qtag : or not? (after statement containing [ai3], [bat], [beh], [u7], etc)
嗎
boah 末 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: boah ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.16]
N : very fine powder (medicine or seasoning)
粉末
bøe 袂 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: boe ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.16]
AV : am not able to, cannot (present or general statement)
不能
bøe 未 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: boe ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.16]
Qtag : (after statement without øe): yet? yet or not?
還沒
buo 舞 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: buo ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.17]
V : brandish, wield (instrument, or weapon)
舞
bu 霧 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: bu ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.18]
V : spray (from a nozzle or the mouth)
噴
buxn [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: buxn ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.18]
V : creep or crawl in or out (of a hole)
鑽
zvar 斬 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zvar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.20]
V : cut off evenly (as in shortening a sleeve or skirt)
斬
zaq 紮 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zaq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.20]
V : take sthg along (that one expects to need), carry sthg (in or attached to clothing, as handkerchief tucked in dress)
攜帶
u: zai (ti) ⬆︎ 在 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.20]
V : be at, in or on
在
zap 咂 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zap ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.21]
V : make a labial or dental click as a sign of displeasure
嘖喳
zad 節 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zad ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.22]
M : (marked) section (of prose or poetry, stanza, verse, paragraph, etc)
節
zad 紮 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zad ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.22]
V : bind, wrap (with cord or strip of cloth), enwrap, bandage
紮
zøee 齊 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *zee ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.23]
SV : regular, even (of objects in a row or pile), similar (in education or background)
齊
zeg 即 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zeg ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.23]
Ccl : (following a stated condition introduces the inference drawn or to be drawn from fulfillment or nonfulfillment of the condition): it means that
即
u: zeg ⬆︎ 燭 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.23]
M/N : watt (only in reference to light bulbs or fluorescent tubes)
燭光
u: cy ⬆︎ 之 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.25]
R : (marks the number following [chi] as a fraction of, or smaller unit of, the number or unit preceding [chi] <[sann hun chi it]: one-third>, <15 [ho7] chi 3: (house) No. 15C>)
之
cie 只 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: cie ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.26]
M : pile or stack (paper, money)
包, 捆
u: cix ⬆︎ 至 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.26]
V : reach (a place or time, freq best trans by a preposition)<[tui3 Tai5-tiong chi3 Tai5-pak ai2 sann tiam2-cheng]: from Taichung to Taipei takes three hours>, <sann tiam2 chi3 gou7 tiam2 theng5 chui2: the water will be off from three o'clock to five o'clock>
至
cvy 爭 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: cvy ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.26]
V : contend, dispute, strive (over position or property)
爭
cvie 茈 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: cvie ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.26]
SV : immature, inexperienced (because of youthfulness), green or unripe (fruit, ant sek), tender (vegetable, ant [koa])
年幼, 嫩
u: ciar ⬆︎ 者 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.27]
BF : (sf used to form nouns of the person who regularly acts or endures, cf English -or, -er) <[bok8-chia2]: shepherd>, <[sin3-chia2]: believer>, <[hoan7-chia2]: patient>, <[kang2-to7-chia2]: preacher>
者
ciaq 才 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ciaq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.27]
Ccl : (occupies Pmod position, connects clause of result to stated or implied condition): then in that case <…, [goa2 chiah ka7 li2 tau3 chhe7]:…, in that case I'll help you find it>
u: ciaq ⬆︎ 隻 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.27]
M : (for creature or object with legs, for boat or ship, (contemptuously) for men)
隻
ciah 食 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ciah ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.28]
V : live or depend on (an inheritance, someone, a means of livelihood)
吃
ciaux 照 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ciaux ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.30]
Ccl : (introduces adverbial cl citing authority or standard): according to
照
ciog 祝 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ciog ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.33]
V : may (Heaven, God)…, may (you)…, I wish (you)… (invoking a blessing or expressing good wishes in prayer, a toast, etc)
祝
ciux 蛀 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ciux ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.35]
V : decay or to be eaten (from inside, wood, teeth, etc)
蛀
u: ciu ⬆︎ 就 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.35]
V : yield (to another's desire or will)
就範
zøf 慒 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zøf ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.36]
SV : uncomfortable (in the stomach because of hunger or indigestion)
不舒服
zø 座 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zø ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.37]
N : electrical outlet orsocket (fixed to wall or ceiling)
座
zof 租 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zof ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.37]
N : rent, fee for hire or lease
租
zoa 逝 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zoa ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.37]
M : for line or stripe or for things in ranks or files
趟
zvoar 盞 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zvoar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.38]
M : (for candle lamp or kerosene lamp)
盞
zoai [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zoai ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.38]
Vl : twist or wrench backwards and forwards; to sprain
扭
u: zoarn ⬆︎ 賺 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.38]
V : earn or gain (money or food)
賺
zøee 齊 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zoee ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.39]
SV : regular, even (of objects in a row or pile), similar (in education or background)
齊
zoe 罪 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zoe ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.39]
N : an offense against a moral or legal code, sin, guilt, crime
罪
u: zw ⬆︎ 諸 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.41]
Det : all, every (within a given area or group)
諸
zut □ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zut ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.45]
V : wipe (with one quick motion, as in wiping the nose or mouth with the back of the hand, or giving the face an inadequate washing)
塗
zhva 錚 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhva ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.46]
V : begin (festival, wedding, or other occasion where musical instruments are used)
開始
u: zhad(-ar) ⬆︎ 檫;檫仔 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.48]
N kńg (rolled), pak (unrolled) : roll, scroll (containing a picture or writing)
卷軸
u: zhaw ⬆︎ 操 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.48]
V : lift one's skirt or long gown (to keep it clean)
操
zhea 扯 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhea ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.50]
V : average out (of money or time) <chhe2 lai5 chhe2 khi3: take at an average, on the average>
平均
zhøee 䠡 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhee ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.50]
V : drag (intr.), trail (as long gown, bridal train, or lame leg)
拖
zhvea 醒 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *zhvea ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.50]
V : awaken (from sleep, or anaesthesia)
醒
zheg 測 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zheg ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.50]
V : measure or survey (land, water, depth, etc)
測
u: chvie ⬆︎ 醒 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.53]
V : awaken (from sleep or anesthesia)
醒
u: chiaf ⬆︎ 車 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.53]
V : crawl in and out (worms in matter, or children at play)
chviar 請 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chviar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.54]
V : pay for (a dinner or entertainment)
請
u: chiafm ⬆︎ 籤 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.54]
N ki : a lot (which may be cast, or drawn)
籤
chiaang 沖 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chiaang ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.55]
V : dash or pour (water) over, wash away (with a jet or current of water)
沖
chiauq [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chiauq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.55]
V : make a clacking sound (with "bones" or clappers)
敲
chiauq [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chiauq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.55]
N : "bones" or clappers (bamboo or wood, to accompany singing in Taiwanese opera)
敲
chiq 𩑾 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chiq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.55]
V : bow, droop, drop (the head when bashful or embarrassed)
低(頭)
chih 揤 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chih ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.55]
V : press (sthg) down with the hand or fingers
壓
chixn 凊 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chixn ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.56]
SV : unpleasantly cold (food, building), cool or cold (look)
冷
chiog 觸 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chiog ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.57]
: fig: touch (someone in a sensitive spot, by action or speech)
觸
chiok 浞 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chiok ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.57]
V : knead, squeeze (with the hands or feet)
搓
chiw 羞 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chiw ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.58]
V : stroke (one's own or a child's cheek) with the finger (as a sign that he ought to be ashamed for some action. If done to an adult it is very insulting.)
羞
u: chiuo ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.58]
V : redeem (from pawn or mortgage)
贖
u: chiux ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.59]
V : acknowledge, deal with, pay attention to (a person, only negative with m7 or bo5)
理
u: chiuu ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.59]
V : trace (sthg) back to its source or cause
追溯
chviw/chviuhii 鯧魚 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chviw(-hii) ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.59]
N/ich bé : any of several butterfish or pomfrets, family Stromateidae
鯧
chviuu/chviu'ar 牆仔 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: chviuu(-ar) ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.59]
N ê : wall (around a building or property, cf piah)
牆
zhngr 吮 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhngr ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.59]
V : (use the teeth to) separate inedible material from food (seeds from fruit, bones from fish or meat, soft wood from hard grain (worms))
啃骨頭吐刺
zhngx [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhngx ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.59]
V : force (sthg) through a small hole or narrow opening
鑽
zhør 草 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhør ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.60]
SV : in rough or draft form (plan, resolution, etc), in a scrawl (handwriting)
潦草
zhvoaf 扦 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhvoaf ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.60]
V : be pricked by a splinter or small thorn
刺
zhvoaf 扦 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhvoaf ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.60]
N : small thorn or splinter
刺
zhvoax 閂 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhvoax ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.60]
V,N : bolt or bar (door, gate)
閂
u: zhoaq ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.60]
SV : rapid, strongly flowing (stream or river)
急
zhoarn 喘 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhoarn ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.61]
V : pant, breathe hard or deeply
喘
zhoaxn □ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhoaxn ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.61]
V : project or stick out (in the wrong place, like a tooth)
穿
zhøee 䠡 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhoee ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.61]
V : drag (intr). trail (as a long gown, bridal train, or lame leg)
拖地
zhog [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhog ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.61]
M : cluster (flowers) or clump (trees, shrubs)
少數
zhok □ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhok ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.61]
V : walk in mud or water (onomatopoeic)
踩
u: zhw ⬆︎ 蛆 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.61]
N chiah : larvae or other minute animal forms in water
水蛆
zhux 處 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: zhux ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.62]
Nsf : department (government or school), office
處
u: zhu ⬆︎ 呲 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.62]
V : urge (an animal to move or fight)
驅使
u: zhuq ⬆︎ 焠 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.62]
V : light (firecracker, etc, with glowing incense stick), burn (skin or hole in fabric with lighted cigarette, etc)
燙
øef 挨 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *ef ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.65]
V : push (steadily or evenly)
推
ee 的 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ee ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.65]
: Attributive marker (may be used following almost any form or construction to form a nominal or attributive) <Goa2 ai3 hiah e5 ho2 e5: I prefer those better ones>, <I si7 chin ai3 phah gou-lu2-huh e5 lang5: He is an ardent golfer.>
的
ee 的 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ee ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.65]
: Possessive marker (following personal names with or without titles, or following personal pronouns, forms a possessive) <Hit ki si7 goa2 e5 ian5-pit: That is my pencil>, <Chit ki ian5-pit si7 i e5: This pencil is his.>
的
øe 會 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *e ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.65]
AV : be able to, can (present or general statement, cf be7)
會
vee □ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: vee ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.66]
IE : Eh! (indicates surprise or doubt)
哦
u: eq ⬆︎ 呃 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.66]
N : belch, burp <phah-eh : to burp or belch>
噎
eg 溢 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: eg ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.66]
V : bring up (a little acid or fluid from the stomach into the mouth)
溢
efng 坱 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: efng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.66]
V : put dust or ashes on (sthg), become dusty, raise dust
飛揚
erng 湧 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: erng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.66]
N éng : wave (lake or sea)
浪
gai 礙 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: gai ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.68]
V : harm, injure (physically or emotionally, cf siong)
礙
gab [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: gab ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.68]
V : gulp (fish taking water or air at the surface)
一張一張
gøeh 月 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: geh ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.68]
M,N : month (measure used in specifying a point of time) <sann geh8 : the third month, or March>, <kui2 geh8 : which month?> (cf geh8-jit8)
月
gek 逆 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: gek ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.68]
V : go against (current, wind, another's orders or will)
逆
giah 攑 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: giah ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.70]
V : hold (stick or stick-like object) (var of kiah8)
拿
giap 挾 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: giap ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.70]
V : clip or pinch securely, press (leaves, etc, in a book), hold (sthg under the arm), catch (mice with a spring-trap), etc
夾住
gied □ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: gied ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.70]
V : bite or pinch (person cutting thread with his teeth, insect jaws, crab's pincers, etc), be bitten or pinched
嚙
go 誤 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: go ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.71]
V : lead (someone) into loss or disaster, lead astray
誤
go 誤 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: go ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.71]
V : mess up (matters), ruin (a situation) (indirectly by actions or failure to act)
誤
Hvax [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hvax ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.76]
Res : Yes. (affirmative answer or agreement)
是
u: hvaa ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.76]
Q : (lengthened vowel): What do you mean? (displeasure, or warning)
什麼
hva 迒 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hva ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.76]
V : lift the foot or leg over
跨
Hae [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hae ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.76]
IE : O dear! (grief or unhappiness at actions of others)
嗨
u: hvaix ⬆︎ □ [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.77]
IE : Woe! Alas! (grief or displeasure)
唉
haxm 譀 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: haxm ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.78]
V : be bloated, be swollen (whole body or part of body)
腫脹
ham 陷 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ham ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.78]
V : fall down (land slide, person falling from a precipice or into a pit)
陷
hafng 烘 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hafng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.78]
V : warm (oneself at a fire), dry out (clothing at a fire), toast (bread or waffles, etc)
烤
hang 巷 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hang ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.79]
M : lane (of a city or town)
巷
hab 欱 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hab ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.79]
V : catch, capture (small animals or insects in or under cupped palms)
捉
hao 吼 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hao ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.79]
V : roar (lion), bawl or cry (child, cf khau3)
哭, 吼
haux 孝 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: haux ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.79]
V : make offerings as part of the funeral rites or memorial rites for a deceased member of the family (cf choe3-ki7)
祭祀
høef 花 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hef ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.80]
Ve : be unreasonably insistent (very young child or uncivilized person)
囉嗦
he 系 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: he ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.81]
M,N : department (College or University)
系
hy 虛 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hy ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.82]
SV : weak (through illness or age)
虛
u: hie ⬆︎ □ [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.82]
Sp : that, those (phon var of hit before alveolar stop or affricate) hit lai7-bin7 → [hílāybīn] hit chit-si5 → [hit2sitsi5]
彼
hvix 挕 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hvix ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.83]
V : throw (with arm pivoting from shoulder only, as softball or grenade, cf hiat, kiat, tim3)
甩
hviaq 挔 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hviaq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.84]
V : carry, bring (of cloth or clothes)
拿
hiarm 險 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hiarm ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.84]
SV : fortunate, lucky (to have just avoided trouble or escaped danger)
險
hiaxm 喊 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hiaxm ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.84]
V : call (person to come, or waken), shout
喊
hiaam 嫌 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hiaam ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.84]
V : complain, express dissatisfaction (about persons or things)
嫌
hiexn 獻 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hiexn ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.84]
V : offer or present (gift or token in a ceremony or ritual), dedicate
獻
hiaw 僥 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hiaw ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.85]
V : go back on (one's word, or a friend), break or disregard (agreement or promise)
翻
hiaw 僥 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hiaw ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.85]
V : lift up (the edge of something to look under it, as in searching through a pile of clothes, or through the leaves of a book)
翻
hiauq 藃 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hiauq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.85]
Vi : scale or peel off (paint, skin, etc)
脫
hioxng 餉 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hioxng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.86]
N : provisions, pay (civil or military service)
餉
hiux 𫝺 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hiux ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.87]
V : shake vigorously (fingers after a burn or insect bite), shake off water (of a dog, after swimming), shake off liquid (i.e. sprinkle water clothes, sprinkle cologne on oneself, etc)
抖(掉)
Hmm □ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hmm ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.87]
IE : Hnh? Hm? (exclamation indicating enquiry or surprise)
唔
hmq [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hmq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.87]
V : strike hard (with club, stone, or other heavy object)
痛打
hngf [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hngf ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.87]
V : select (one or more persons from a group of applicants)
選
Hngr [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hngr ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.87]
IE : Hngh! Hmph! (displeasure or contempt)
哼
hor 唬 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hor ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.89]
V : cheat or chisel (on weight, volume, money in amounts too small to be noticed, cf phian3)
騙
hox 戽 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hox ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.89]
V : chatter (teeth, from cold or fear)
震顫
hoax 化 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hoax ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.90]
V : undergo change or transformation
變化
hvoar [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hvoar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.91]
V : be evasive (in an answer or report), gloss over (a mistake)
掩飾, 不清楚
hvoa 扞 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hvoa ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.91]
V : hold on (to sthg to support it or to support oneself)
按
hvoa 扞 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hvoa ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.91]
V : handle or operate (machine), manage (household, etc)
按
hoaq [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hoaq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.91]
V : sell or buy by auction
喊叫
hoah 伐 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hoah ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.91]
V : step over (sthg), take a stride or pace
跨
hoafn 番 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hoafn ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.91]
SV : ignorant or untrained (in terms of a particular culture), barbarous
番
hoan 患 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hoan ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.92]
V : contract or be afflicted with (disease or illness)
患
høef 花 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *hoef ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.94]
Ve : be unreasonably insistent (very young child, or uncivilized person)
囉嗦
u: høq ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.97]
V : be in close contact (as people standing close together, mother carrying baby, compress or poultice on the skin, etc)
伏
hvoq □ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hvoq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.97]
V : be in close contact (as people standing close together, mother carrying baby, compress or poultice on the skin, etc)
摀
u: hofng ⬆︎ 封 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.98]
M : letter or flat packet
封
hofng 封 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hofng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.98]
V : appoint to high rank or position
封
hw 烌 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: hw ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.100]
N : ashes, powder or dust (rotted wood, cloth)
灰
u: hux ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.100]
N/Ich bé : any of several genera of pouter or slipmouth fish, family Leiognathidae
鰏科
u: hud ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.103]
N : a writing tablet about three inches wide and a foot or more long, which serves as a badge of office, indicating by the material of which it was made the rank of the bearer (seen in temples, opera, etc)
笏
iar 野 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: iar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.106]
SV : uncultivated, untrained (child), cruel or ambitious (heart), (good but) strong (taste or small)
野
iar 冶;野 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: iar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.106]
SV : excessively colorful or glamorous (dress, make-up, etc)
冶, 妖艶, 飃蕩
viaa 營 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: viaa ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.107]
M : army unit composed of approx 600 men or 4-lieen, battalion
營
iarm 掩 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: iarm ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.107]
V : render invisible (by magic or by covering or screening), conceal
掩
u: iern ⬆︎ 偃 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.108]
V : move (by body strength), wrestle (a person or a heavy object), raise (a person in bed, or a heavy object from the ground)
使摔倒
u: iexn ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.108]
Stern R : indicate some doubt or uncertainty about the staement just made
焉
u: ien ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.108]
V : put lace or other fancy edging on the border of a dress
鑲
ym 陰 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ym ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.109]
N : the female or negative principle in nature, the Yin (often signifies bad luck, illness, darkness, or decay, cf iong5)
陰
ixm 蔭 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ixm ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.109]
V : afford benefit, cover, protection (to descendants or weaker relatives or friends)
愛庇蔭
iim 淫 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: iim ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.109]
V : commit adultery or fornication with
淫
u: irn ⬆︎ 允 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.110]
V : consent or promise (to do sthg)
允
irn 引 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: irn ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.110]
V : light one lamp or fire from another one
引
iorng [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: iorng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.111]
N lia̍p : chrysalis or pupa of an insect
蛹
ioong 陽 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ioong ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.111]
N : the male or positive principle in nature, the Yang (often signifies warmth, light, life, prosperity, cf im)
陽
iuu 由 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: iuu ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.113]
CV : from or via (a place)
由
jøee 挼 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: jee ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.116]
V : crush (as a worm or cigarette, with a twisting motion of the foot)
摧
ji 字 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ji ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.116]
M : character or logogram, letter, word
字
ji 字 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ji ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.116]
N : character or logogram (Chinese)
字
ji 貳 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: ji ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.116]
Cardinal Nu : two (when it follows chap8 or a unit number)
貳
jiaf 遮 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: jiaf ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.116]
V : shade or shelter (from the sun)
遮
jiar 惹 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: jiar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.116]
V : bring about or cause (anger, calamity), provoke (anger)
惹
jiim 撏 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: jiim ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.117]
V : feel (in a hole or pocket) for (sthg)
掏,拿
jiim 撏 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: jiim ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.117]
V : take out (of a hole or pocket)
掏,拿
u: jim ⬆︎ 任 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.117]
Ccl : (introduces the first clauses in a construction which puts limits on one's actions or ability): no matter now… (cannot…)
任
joa- [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: joa ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.119]
Int : how (good, many, much, etc., emphatic or interrogative)
多少
jøee 挼 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *joee ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.119]
V : rub (between finger and thumb), crush (as a worm or cigarette with a twisting motion of the foot)
揉
kaf 鉸 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kaf ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.120]
V : cut with shears or scissors
剪
kar 絞 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.121]
V : crush or grind (between rollers or with a machine)
攪
kar 絞 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kar ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.121]
V : thresh or hull rice (with a machine)
攪
kaq 甲 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kaq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.121]
Int : so…<kah khoai3: so fast?>, <kah hiah choe7: so much?> (expressed surprise at a question or opinion)
那麼
u: kay ⬆︎ 該 [wt] [cv] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.121]
Npf : this…, this very…, the said…, the aforementioned <kai-jin5: this person>, <kai-hau7: the said school>, <kai-khu: the aformentioned district> (in formal or official writing only)
該
kaix [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kaix ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.122]
V : put on a thin layer or coat (of paint, wax, etc)
塗
u: kafn- ⬆︎ [wt] [HTB] [wiki] [[...]][i#]  [p.123]
: (sometimes used for ka-, or kann- when -n, follows e.g. kvanar → kannar)
karng [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: karng ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.124]
M : draught or current (of air)
股
kab 合 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kab ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.125]
V : bind (book), compound (medicine), fit together or join (parts, inlay, etc)
合
kaux 到 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kaux ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.126]
[V+kau3] : 2: do (sthg) as far as or up to a certain point or place or time <khi3 kau3 jit8-pun2: go as far as Japan>, <che7 kau3 kau2-tiam2: stay until nine o'clock>, <thak8- kau3 te7 gou7 kho3: study up to lesson five>, <kong2 kau3 te7 ji7 toaN7: talk about (a matter) up to section two>
到
kauq 軋 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kauq ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.127]
V : run over (person or thing with wheeled vehicle)
輾
køef 街 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: *kef ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.127]
N tiâu : street (down-town, business section of a town or village)
街
køex 過 [wt] [HTB] [wiki] u: kex ⬆︎ [[...]][i#]  [p.128]
V : cross over, pass through or over, be infectious (disease)
過

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