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wán
freq #415

Meanings

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wán
  1. 1.to play
  2. 2.to have fun
  3. 3.to trifle with
  4. 4.toy
  5. 5.sth used for amusement
  6. 6.curio or antique (Taiwan pr. [wàn])
  7. 7.to keep sth for entertainment
wán
  1. 1.variant of 玩[wán]
  2. 2.Taiwan pr. [wàn]

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Wiktionary

  1. 1.to play with; to toy with
  2. 2.to play; to engage in sports or recreational activities
  3. 3.to dabble in
  4. 4.to play; to hang out; to have a good time; to have fun; to spend time socially (e.g. with friends); to go out
  5. 5.to tease; to trifle with
  6. 6.to hold and fondle; to play with; to toy with; to dally with
  7. 7.to enjoy; to appreciate
  8. 8.toy; plaything; object for appreciation
  9. 9.to trifle with; to treat without seriousness or respect
  10. 10.to savour; to deliberate

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Etymology

Phono-semantic compound (形聲 /形声, OC *ŋoːns): semantic 玉 (“jade”) + phonetic 元 (OC *ŋon) – ancient toys made of jade.

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