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销 (xiāo): to melt (metal); to cancel; to annul; to sell; to expend; to spend; pin; bolt; to fasten with a pin or bolt

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HSK 7verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to melt (metal); to cancel; to annul; to sell; to expend; to spend; pin; bolt; to fasten with a pin or bolt
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7
Strokes
12
Radical
钅
Structure
左右结构

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Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to melt (metal)
  • to cancel
  • to annul
  • to sell
  • to expend
  • to spend
  • pin
  • bolt
  • to fasten with a pin or bolt

Chinese explanation

  • 把金属熔化
  • 除去、取消
  • 销售货物
  • 花费、消耗
  • 也指插在门上的金属棍。

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