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巴豆
bādòu
1. croton (Croton tiglium), evergreen bush of Euphorbiaceae family [[大戟科<dàjǐkē>]]
2. croton seed, a strong purgative

Character Breakdown

巴
bā
to desire, to wish for
HSK 5 4 丶
豆
dòu
beans, peas; bean-shaped
HSK 5 7 丶

Compound Words (3)

巴豆属
bādòushǔ
Croton, genus of evergreen bush of Euphorbiaceae family [[大戟科<dàjǐkē>]]
巴豆树
bādòushù
croton bush (Croton tiglium), evergreen bush of Euphorbiaceae family [[大戟科<dàjǐkē>]], with seed having strong purgative properties
巴豆壳
bādòuké
bark of Croton tiglium used as purgative

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