To chew in Chinese: 嚼 (jiáo)

jiáo

to chew

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Definitions

  1. 1to chew
  2. 2also pr. [jué]

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Zhuyin

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ㄐㄧㄠˊ

jiáo

/ j/ i/ aoˊ/ second tone

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  • 吃饭要慢慢嚼,对胃好。

    chī fàn yào màn màn jiáo, duì wèi hǎo。

    When you eat, chew slowly; it's good for your stomach.

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