寶

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: bo2
POJ: pó
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

noun: treasure, precious thing, darling
寶, 寶貝

The character carries many senses (noun 'treasure', verb 'to treasure', adjective 'precious', term of endearment, surname, etc.) and it is unclear which single sense the standalone Teochew reading bo2 is meant to represent.

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