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format:syntax [2022/04/28 22:42] – [Basic format] richwarmformat:syntax [2023/10/23 09:20] (current) – Clarify Taiwan neutral tone paragraph. skypher437
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 皮實 皮实 [pi2 shi5] /(of things) durable/(of people) sturdy; tough/ 皮實 皮实 [pi2 shi5] /(of things) durable/(of people) sturdy; tough/
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 +==== Semicolons ====
  
 Note that senses are separated by a slash, while glosses for the same sense are separated by a semicolon.  Note that senses are separated by a slash, while glosses for the same sense are separated by a semicolon. 
  
-The use of the semicolon for this purpose was used in a small number of entries prior to 2022, but in most entries the slash has been used to separate both senses and glosses. However, as of April 2022, the intention is to reformat definitions, especially definitions with many glosses, using semicolons where appropriate.+The semicolon was used for this purpose in a small number of entries prior to 2022, but in most entries the slash has been used to separate both senses and glosses. However, as of April 2022, the intention is to reformat definitions, especially definitions with many glosses, using semicolons where appropriate.
  
-Additionally:+==== In addition====
  
   * The Chinese word should consist of one or more Chinese characters, without any spaces in it   * The Chinese word should consist of one or more Chinese characters, without any spaces in it
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 叔叔 叔叔 [shu1 shu5] /(informal) father's younger brother/uncle/Taiwan pr. shu2 shu5/ 叔叔 叔叔 [shu1 shu5] /(informal) father's younger brother/uncle/Taiwan pr. shu2 shu5/
  
-Taiwan doesn'use the light tone sowe do not list Taiwan pronunciations when they consist only of saying "don't use the light tone". When a character has a "Taiwan pr." notice, then all of its compound need not mention it.  +Taiwanese GuoYu sometimes prefers not to use the neutral toneso we do not list Taiwan pronunciations when they consist only of saying "don't use the neutral tone". When a character has a "Taiwan pr." notice, then all of its compound need not mention it.  
  
  
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