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芯 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
(bound form) the pith of the rush plant (used as a lampwick)
used in 芯子[xin4 zi5]; Taiwan pr. [xin1]
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computer chip
battery cell
pencil lead
reactor core
valve stem
filter cartridge
core
chipset
see 燈心草|灯心草[deng1 xin1 cao3]
reactor core
fuse
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I got a piece of lead for my mechanical pencil from her.
Source: Tatoeba #8734943 · CC BY 2.0 FRA candle without a wick is no candle at all.
Source: Tatoeba #591528 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.