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朵颐
朵頤
duǒyí
1. to move the jaw
2. to munch
3. to masticate

Character Breakdown

朵
duǒ
cluster of flowers; earlobe; an item on both sides
HSK 3 6 丶
颐
yí
cheeks, jaw; chin; rear; to nourish
13 丶

Compound Words (2)

大块朵颐
dàkuàiduǒyí
to chew on a large slab (idiom); a large mouthful is hard to chew
大快朵颐
dàkuàiduǒyí
to gorge oneself

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