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燒

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: siê1
POJ: sie
Variety: chaozhou
Peng'im: sio1
POJ: sio
Variety: chaozhou

Pronunciation note: Chaozhou [ie] ~ Shantou [io] (潮 dio5).

Meanings and usage

verb: to burn
燒

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

Examples

  • 火燒厝 (huê2 siê1 cu3) — The house is on fire. (lit. fire burns house)

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