created reference approved 研 → 砚/硯 (same_as) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
研 yàn
砚 / 硯 yàn
same_as
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created sense approved 研 · yán · to grind — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
研
yán
to grind
To grind fine; to pulverize or crush into powder.
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created sense approved 研 · yán · to study — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
研
yán
to study
(bound form) To research; to study or investigate thoroughly
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created sense approved 研 · yàn · inkstone — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
研
yàn
inkstone
An archaic variant of [[砚|硯|yan4]], referring to an inkstone or a tool for grinding ink.
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created sense approved 研 · yán · surname — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
研
yán
surname
A Chinese surname
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created sense approved 研 · yàn · talc — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
研
yàn
talc
(archaic) talc or steatite (magnesium silicate)
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