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癸丑

Mandarin · pinyin guǐ chǒu

fiftieth year J2 of the 60 year cycle, e.g. 1973 or 2033

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癸: guǐ · 10th heavenly stem
丑: chǒu · clown, comedian; second earthly branch

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3–3 · gui3 chou3

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The fiftieth term of the Chinese sexagenary cycle, sometimes glossed as "Water Ox" from its associated terms in the Chinese elements and zodiac.

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