Chinese

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to decline; to thank; gratitude
ability; can; may
ability; can; may; capable; energy; able
 
residence
trad. (謝能舍)
simp. (谢能舍)

Etymology

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From a famous squanderer in Min Nan history named Chiā Lêng (謝能). This folk tale has a localized version in Taiwan known as Khu-bóng-sià (邱罔舍).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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謝能舍

  1. (Xiamen and Zhangzhou Hokkien) squanderer; spendthrift

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