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莽

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: mang2
POJ: máng
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

adjective: reckless, rash, rude
莽

The character has two etymology blocks (a general Chinese sense and a Sichuanese-specific sense) that share the same Teochew reading; the general descriptive 'reckless/rude' meaning was chosen but other senses (luxuriant growth, a toxic plant) are attested under the same reading.

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