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阿兒

Pronunciation

Peng'im: a1 ri5
POJ: a-jî
Variety: chaozhou

Pronunciation note: Realised [dz] ~ [z] ~ [l] depending on speaker and register; many younger speakers merge it with /l/. The cited sources corroborate [dz], relaxing to [z] for younger/overseas speakers; neither attests the further merger to /l/.

Meanings and usage

noun: Hajji (a Muslim who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca)
阿兒, 哈芝

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