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Pronunciation
Etymology 1
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Classifier
gaiq (Sawndip forms 圿 or 盖 or 介 or 吤 or 改 or 盍 or 界, 1957–1982 spelling gaiƽ)
- Classifier for things in the form of a chunk: piece of; chunk of
- Classifier for broad flat objects: piece of; plot of
- Classifier for long cylindrical objects.
Etymology 2
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Verb
gaiq (Sawndip form 鎅, 1957–1982 spelling gaiƽ)
- to saw; to cut
Etymology 3
From Chinese 屆 (MC keajH).
Classifier
gaiq (1957–1982 spelling gaiƽ)
- Classifier for periodic events.
Etymology 4
From Chinese 蓋 (MC kajH).
Verb
gaiq (1957–1982 spelling gaiƽ)
- to complete; to finish (the construction of a house)
Etymology 5
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Verb
gaiq (1957–1982 spelling gaiƽ)
- to put up; to install
Etymology 6
From Chinese 解 (MC keaH).
Verb
gaiq (Sawndip forms 𫽜 or 改 or 界 or 戒 or 解 or 皆, 1957–1982 spelling gaiƽ)
- to escort (a criminal, goods, etc.)
Etymology 7
From Chinese 戒 (MC keajH).
Verb
gaiq (1957–1982 spelling gaiƽ)
- to quit; to give up on (usually something harmful)