A Chinese and English vocabulary, in the Tie-chiu dialect/Lien

by Josiah Goddard

Lien.

連^-1

The rolling of a wheel; to return to; connect; and; also; even to.

漣^-1

A ripple on the water made by the wind; foul water.

憐^-1

To pity; compassionate; mercy;

聯^-1

Connected with; associated; to connect; arrange.

璉²

A vessel used in temples to contain grain.

臉²

The face; cheek; reputation.

靨²

Handsome; beautiful; the jaws.

吝^-3悋^-3

Niggardly; avaricious; sorry; disgraced.

煉^3-

To refine metals by fire; to try; test.

練^3-

To select; to make experiment; learn by experience.

鍊^3-

To melt and refine metals; to try and thus benefit a man; matured; experience.

鏈^3-

A chain; connected or locked together; copper.