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尉 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
military officer
used in 尉遲|尉迟[Yu4 chi2] and 尉犁[Yu4 li2]
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military rank
captain
captain
lieutenant
second lieutenant
chief judicial officer in imperial China
commander of the imperial guards
military officer
lieutenant
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to press, to iron
Top-bottom structurethick, luxuriant
Top-bottom structureto calm, to comfort, to reassure
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