夭

jiu1 · jiu2 · ou2

tender · gentle · fresh-looking

Meanings

jiu1

  1. tender
  2. gentle
  3. fresh-looking
  4. luxuriant
  5. blossoming
  6. profuse

jiu2

  1. to die prematurely
  2. to stop
  3. to hinder

ou2

  1. young animal or plant

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