倭

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dwarf

倭 is composed of the BuShou of 人 (man) and 委 (dejected, winding). 委 means bending or winding, also has the meaning of short and low. Ancient Chinese used 倭 to describe someone short, and it is also a derogatory name of Japanese.

Vocabulary of 倭

  • 倭寇 (Japanese pirates)
  • 倭刀 (Japanese saber)

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