犹
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尤
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犭
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A jew (犹) brought his dachshund (犭) to a competition in the outhouse's kitchen (ou2) and won the first price. Maud Younger (y) has the honor of handing him his well-earned medal (尤).
之
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丶
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Z
:
Mnemonic symbol: Sooo sleepy... "zZz" (the character looks like a "Z"). James II of England (zh) fell asleep in front of the space station (Ø1). He sleeps on a big petal leaf (丶), making loud "zZz" (之) sounds.
(classical particle similar to 於|于[yu2]) in / at / from / because / than / (classical final particle similar to 嗎|吗[ma5], 吧[ba5], 呢[ne5], expressing question, doubt or astonishment)
乎
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丿
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䒑
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亅
:
Helga Horse had too much weed in front of the space station. She thinks that she's eating a banana, but she's just munching on a crowbar. Moreover she's under the impression that she's a chubby and is very astonished.