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Meaning of

符 means tally; military token; symbol; mark; sign. Pronounced fú.

  • tally; military token
  • symbol; mark; sign
  • to conform; to match

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Definitions & Examples

dài
diào
bīng
yào
yòng
zuò
wéi
píng
zhèng
 

In ancient times, tiger tallies were used as credentials to mobilize troops.

Bīng
bèi
yán
bǎo
guǎn
fáng
wěi
zào
 

Military tallies were strictly guarded to prevent forgery.

Zhè
méi
shì
zhàn
guó
shí
de
zhēn
guì
wén
 

This tiger tally is a precious cultural relic from the Warring States period.

Jiàng
shuài
shǒu
chí
bàn
diào
dòng
jūn
duì
 

A general holding half a tally can mobilize the army.

Qín
cháo
de
bīng
zhì
shí
fēn
yán
 

The military tally system of the Qin Dynasty was very strict.