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Making Chinese characters memorable

咳

ㄏㄞ

hāi

cough
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  • 咳
    ㄏㄞ

    hāi

    cough

    • 口
      ㄎㄡ ˇ

      kǒu

      opening

    • 亥
      ㄏㄞ ˋ

      hài

      pig

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Laura visits Adelia's [cou]sin's PIG farm. She opens MOUTH her to say [hi] but <cough>s because the smell of manure's so strong.
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