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約

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: iag4
POJ: iak
Variety: chaozhou
Peng'im: ioh4
POJ: ioh
Variety: chaozhou

Pronunciation note: Wikipedia lists /ioʔ/ → /ieʔ/ directly among the rimes fronted in Chaozhou/Chenghai — direct evidence, not an extension by analogy from the open rime.

Peng'im: iêh4
POJ: ieh
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

verb: to make an appointment; to arrange, about; approximately, treaty; contract
約

3 candidate readings from Wiktionary — genuine Chaozhou colloquial form not yet confirmed by a speaker.

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