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must; beard; wait
Meanings
5 senses · 14 examplesmodal verb
must; should; be required to
Used to express necessity or obligation, often used in formal and informal contexts.
You must prepare well in advance.
We must arrive at the venue on time.
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You need to know this rule.
You must bring your ID card to take the exam.
This project requires a large amount of capital investment.
noun
surname Xu
Used as a family name, a common Chinese surname.
I know a teacher whose surname is Xu.
verb
to wait; to await
literaryThis is a classical literary usage, rarely used in modern daily spoken Chinese.
Wait for some time to see how things develop.
We must wait for the spring breeze to blow before swallows can return.
noun
beard; whiskers
Originally referred specifically to chin hair, now generally refers to facial hair on the face.
He has thick beard and hair.
The old man's beard and eyebrows have turned white.
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Guan Yu has a very long beard.
noun
tentacle; filament; whisker
Refers to thin, hair-like growths on plants or insects.
A butterfly's antennae are very sensitive.
There are many flower filaments on top of carrots.
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A crab's antennae can regrow after falling off.