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章
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- 章
- zhāng · composition; chapter, section
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1 · zhang1
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Rime Cantonese 粵拼
zoeng1
Cantonese word readings for 章. This lexicon supplies readings, not definitions.
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Wiktionary English definitions · Chinese section
Independent source senses for this spelling, with usage labels retained. Not matched to the pronunciation above.
character
- chapter; section
- composition; structure
- rules; regulations; constitution; charter
- seal; stamp
- badge; medal; emblem
- order
- memorial to the throne
- (Cantonese) mahjong tiles
- (alt. form 彰) obvious; well-known
- (alt. form 彰) to make manifest; to display; to express
- (alt. form 彰) to commend; to praise; to distinguish
- Classifier for chapters, etc.
- (Chinese astronomy) the cycle of 19 years (approximate common multiple for the synodic month and tropical year, similar to the Metonic cycle)
- a surname, Zhang and Cheung
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