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Dec 24, 2025
Coming Next: Essay 1211 on 傑 (outstanding) - On Deck

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Dec 10, 2025
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Coming Next: Essay 2131 on 璃 (lapis lazuli; glassy substance) - On Deck

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Coming Next: Essay 1142 on 吉 (lucky, auspicious) - On Deck

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Coming Next: Essay 1763 on 伏 (to lower oneself; submit to; conceal oneself) - On Deck

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Coming Next: Essay 1666 on 篤 (cordial; serious, earnest; devoted) - On Deck

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Oct 24, 2025
Coming Next: Essay 1121 on 岐 (divergence) - On Deck

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Coming Next: Essay 2076 on 妬 (jealous) - On Deck

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Coming Next: Essay 1325 on 諮 (to consult) - On Deck

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Coming Next: Essay 1171 on 響 (echo; sound; influence) - On Deck

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