酕
hair; feather; small; careless; currency unit
Meanings
7 senses · 14 examplesnoun
hair; fur; feather
Refers to hair on the body (not specifically the head), fur, or feathers. Often used in compounds.
The cat's fur is very soft.
This bird's feathers are very brightly colored.
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The hair on his arms is very thick.
noun
mold; mildew
Often seen on food or damp surfaces.
The bread was left for too long and grew mold.
Because of the dampness, the wall got moldy and grew green mildew.
adjective
small; little; minor
Often used before nouns to indicate something is small or trivial.
This is just a minor problem, don't worry.
He's just a little kid and doesn't understand things.
adjective
careless; crude; rough
Often used to describe workmanship, behavior, or estimates.
The workmanship on this piece of clothing is very crude.
I just made a rough estimate; it's a ballpark figure.
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You are too careless when doing things.
noun
Mao (as in Mao Zedong); (colloquial) ten cents; one-tenth of a yuan
informalA common colloquial term for the Chinese currency unit '角' (jiǎo).
Give me fifty cents (five mao).
This book costs three yuan and fifty cents.
noun
panic; fright
informalUsed in phrases like '发毛' (fā máo).
Walking alone at night, I felt a little scared.
noun
Mao (a surname)
Mr. Mao is a famous entrepreneur.