惜

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: sioh4
POJ: sioh
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: siêh4
POJ: sieh
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

verb: to cherish; to love dearly, to feel sorry for; to pity
惜, 疼惜

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

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