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Making Chinese characters memorable

守

ㄕㄡ ˇ

shǒu

guard
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  • 守
    ㄕㄡ ˇ

    shǒu

    guard

    • 宀
      ㄇㄧㄢ ˊ

      mián

      roof

    • 寸
      ㄘㄨㄣ ˋ

      cùn

      inch

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The archer guarded every inch of the roof.
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