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爵

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: ziag4
POJ: tsiak
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

noun: title of nobility, peerage rank
爵

The character carries multiple senses under this reading (an ancient three-legged wine vessel, a feudal title/rank, and an alt form of 雀 'sparrow'); 'feudal title/rank' was chosen as the primary modern sense.

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