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蓋

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: gai3
POJ: kài
Variety: chaozhou
Peng'im: gua3
POJ: kuà
Variety: chaozhou
Peng'im: kam3
POJ: khàm
Variety: chaozhou
Peng'im: koin3
POJ: khòiⁿ
Variety: chaozhou
Peng'im: gah4
POJ: kah
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

verb: to cover, lid; cap
蓋子, 遮蓋

5 candidate readings from Wiktionary — genuine Chaozhou colloquial form not yet confirmed by a speaker. The candidate reading kab4 is tied to a distinct sense (alternative form of 匼 "to cover") in the dossier and was drafted as a separate entry.

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