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向

ㄒㄧㄤ ˋ

xiàng

toward
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  • 向
    ㄒㄧㄤ ˋ

    xiàng

    toward

    • 宀
      ㄇㄧㄢ ˊ

      mián

      roof

    • 口
      ㄎㄡ ˇ

      kǒu

      opening

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"I want an OPENING in the roof, John, so sunlight can shine <toward> the floor!" said [she on g]ood lighting.
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