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This character usually refers to the dynasty that established the first great Chinese empire, the Qin Dynasty (221–207 BCE). It is also used as a surname.
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- Lost
When used as a verb, this character often means “lost” or “handed down or left behind at one’s death.”
路不拾遗
lù bù…
- Society
This character originally refers to the god of land. After the Zhou Court set the rule that every 25 households should have a she miao (a shrine to the god of land), …
- Pen
This character refers to writing tools including pens, pencils and writing brushes.
下笔如有神
xià bǐ rú yǒu shén
Xia bi means &ldqu…
- Fire
When used as a noun, this character refers to fire. When used as a verb, this character means “to become popular.”
野火烧不尽
yě huǒ shāo bù…
- copper
This character refers to copper.
铜雀春深锁二乔
tóng què chūn shēn suǒ èr qiáo
Tong refers to “copper” and que &…
- Study
When used as a verb, this character means “to learn, study or imitate.” When used as a noun, this character refers to learning or school of thought.
敏…
- Painting
When used as a noun, this character refers to a painting or picture. When used as a verb, it means “to paint, draw or sign.”
画龙点睛
huà l&oa…
- Child
In addition to its basic meaning of “child,” the character zi is also the root for words expressing respect, titles and honorifics. Persons to be awarded …