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min4 cau4綿綢绵绸

Jyutpingmin4 cau4
Yalemình chàuh

Definition

Rough-textured fabric of waste silk

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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