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Pronunciationchā,chá,chǎ,chà
Five Elements
FortuneAuspicious
Strokes3 strokes

Basic Info

Pronunciation chā,chá,chǎ,chà
Five Elements
Fortune Auspicious
Radical
Simplified Strokes 3 strokes
Traditional Strokes 3 strokes

Naming Meaning

Kangxi Dictionary

View Original Page 165
View Original Page 165
Zi Collection, Page Position: Lower Radical: Again (yòu) Kangxi stroke count: 3 Page 165, Entry 01 Pronounced cha. As defined in the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), the fingers interlaced. As stated in the Jade Chapters (Yupian), fingers crossing each other. As stated in the Extended Rhymes (Zengyun), popularly called folding hands, referred to as folding hands (cha shou). As in the poetry of Liu Zongyuan: Upon entering the prefecture, the waist is often bent; upon meeting people, the hands are always interlaced. Also, as referenced in the Miscellaneous Morsels from Youyang (Youyang Zazu), in the Kingdom of Sudushinidi there is the Yaksha City; the city formerly had wild yakshas, and their caves are still visible. As in the Biography of Cruel Officials in the Book of Tang (Tangshu): The Censor-in-Chief Li Quanjiao was cruel and oppressive, known as the Ghost-faced Yaksha. Also, pronounced chai. The meaning is the same. Also, as stated in the Orthodox Rhymes (Zhengyun), a hairpin for women, same as a hairpin (chai). Also, as stated in the Orthodox Rhymes (Zhengyun), two branches.

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