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澱粉

diàn fěn·ㄉㄧㄢˋ ㄈㄣˇ

“starch; a polysaccharide found in plant roots, stems, and seeds; broken down into glucose for human absorption after cooking and enzymatic digestion.”

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澱

diàn·ㄉㄧㄢˋ

to form sediment or dregs; to precipitate; a deposit of sediment; a blue dye made from indigo plants.

粉

fěn·ㄈㄣˇ

Powder; fine particles; cosmetic face powder; noodles or pasta; to turn to powder; white or pink color; (suffix) fan of.