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Pronunciation

Peng'im: hao5
POJ: hâu
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

noun: dime; 10 cents (currency), fine hair, slightest bit
毫

This character carries many senses under the same reading (fine hair, writing brush, slightest amount, milli- prefix, monetary dime); the dialect-labeled monetary 'dime' sense was chosen as most relevant to Teochew but real ambiguity remains.

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