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惡

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: ag4
POJ: ak
Variety: chaozhou
Peng'im: oh4
POJ: oh
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

adjective: evil; wicked; bad, fierce; harsh; overbearing
惡

2 candidate readings from Wiktionary — genuine Chaozhou colloquial form not yet confirmed by a speaker. Wiktionary's mn-t= field listed 4 candidates (ag4, oh4, u3, u1) for 惡; only ag4/oh4 are attested for this 'evil; wicked' sense, while u3 and u1 are tied to distinct senses ('to hate' and an archaic 'how/oh') and have been drafted as separate entries.

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