耗

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: ho3
POJ: hò
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

verb: to consume, to use up, to waste
耗, 消耗

This character carries several distinct senses (consume/use up, weaken, reduce, bad news, delay) all sharing the same Teochew reading; the common 'consume/use up' sense was picked as primary.

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