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倒灶

Pronunciation: /tɑʊ̯²¹⁴⁻²¹ t͡sɑʊ̯⁵¹/

“倒灶” is a Chinese word. Its 7 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to collapse; to fall; to decline (in status or wealth)
  2. to be more of a hindrance than a help
  3. to damn (used as a curse)

adjective

  1. unlucky; out of luck
  2. bad; terrible
  3. poor; impoverished

noun

  1. spendthrift (especially female)
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