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siu3 · siu2

(adjective) young · few · less

Frequency Band 1

Meanings

siu3

  1. (adjective) young

siu2

  1. few
  2. less
  3. to lack
  4. to be missing
  5. to stop (doing sth)
  6. seldom
  7. a short while
  8. a moment
  9. missing
  10. owed
  11. to go without
  12. to look down upon
  13. short of
  14. inadequate

siu3

  1. young
  2. junior
  3. young master
  4. used as part of terms for military ranks

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