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漂 has 3 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to float; to drift
to bleach
used in 漂亮[piao4 liang5]
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pretty
to float
to float on the current
to float away
rafting on the Yangtze River
fishing float
floating mine
rafting on the Yellow River
to migrate to Beijing or Taipei in search of better job opportunities
to bleach
to rinse
Notice where 漂 sits in each complete thought.
You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen.
Source: Tatoeba #4764663 · CC BY 2.0 FRYou're really getting prettier and prettier.
Source: Tatoeba #3060515 · CC BY 2.0 FRIf there even are people more beautiful than you, there won't be many of them.
Source: Tatoeba #759697 · CC BY 2.0 FRYes, this one is very nice. How much does it cost?
Source: Tatoeba #792827 · CC BY 2.0 FRThere are some beautiful roses in the vase.
Source: Tatoeba #3011091 · 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.