emptiness / void / abstract theory or guiding principles / empty or unoccupied / diffident or timid / false / humble or modest / (of health) weak / virtual / in vain
虚
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业
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虍
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Xu Xian (xu) and the bullfrog (业) were preparing for a football game in front of the space station (Ø1) and had already painted eye black stripes (虍) onto each other when suddenly a black hole (虚) appeared and sucked their eye black off again before collapsing.
拟
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以
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扌
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Nefertiti (ni) plans to escape the space station (Ø3) where she has been locked in. To prevent the station's system from recognizing her when she tries to open the door, she plans (拟) to wear Groucho glasses (以) and to use a toy claw (扌) to push any button.