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強

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: kiang5
POJ: khiâng
Variety: chaozhou
Peng'im: giang6
POJ: kiǎng
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

adjective: stubborn; obstinate, hard; stiff
強

2 candidate readings from Wiktionary — genuine Chaozhou colloquial form not yet confirmed by a speaker. Split from the other 強 senses because giang6 (with kiang5) is attested only for this distinct pos block on the Wiktionary page (also covers the surname sense).

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