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消渴
xiāokě
1. condition characterized by thirst, hunger, frequent urination and weight loss, identified in TCM with type 2 diabetes

Character Breakdown

消
xiāo
news, rumors; to die out, to melt away, to vanish
HSK 4 10 丶
渴
kě
thirsty, parched; to yearn, to pine for
HSK 3 12 丶

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