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皂

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: zao6
POJ: tsǎu
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

noun: soap
皂, 肥皂

This character has several unrelated senses on the page (black, soap, yamen runner, plus abbreviations for acorn/honey locust) all sharing the same reading; 'soap' was chosen as the most common standalone modern meaning.

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