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戌

Mandarin · pinyin qu#

used in 屈戌兒 qū qu r

Mandarin · pinyin xū#

11th earthly branch: 7-9 p.m., 9th solar month (8th October-6th November), year of the Dog
ancient Chinese compass point: 300°

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戌: xū · eleventh earthly branch

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5 · qu5

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character · Etymology 1

eleventh of twelve earthly branches (十二支)
Dog (狗) of Chinese zodiac

character · Etymology 2

only used in 屈戌 (“metal fastening”)

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