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綱

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: gang1
POJ: kang
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

noun: guiding principle, outline; essential part
綱

The Wiktionary entry lists several related but distinct senses (guiding principle, key part, outline/program, taxonomic class, archaic net headrope) all under the same reading; the general abstract 'guiding principle/outline' sense was chosen as the best single fit.

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