the hours of the dragon; 7-9 a.m.
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Meanings
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the hours of the dragon; 7 to 9 a.m.
archaicIn the traditional Chinese system of timekeeping, a day was divided into 12 two-hour periods, each associated with one of the Earthly Branches (地支). 辰时 corresponds to the Earthly Branch 辰 (dragon), and the hours 7-9 a.m.
Gǔ古
rén人
yì一
bān般
zài在
chén辰
shí时
kāi开
shǐ始
yī一
tiān天
de的
láo劳
zuò作
。
Ancient people usually began their day's work during the hours of the dragon.
Zhè这
ge个
yí仪
shì式
bì必
xū须
zài在
chén辰
shí时
jǔ举
xíng行
。
This ceremony must be held during the hours of the dragon.
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Chén辰
shí时
shǔ属
lóng龙
，
shì是
yī一
tiān天
zhōng中
yáng阳
qì气
shàng上
shēng升
de的
shí时
hou候
。
The hours of the dragon are associated with the dragon, a time when yang energy rises during the day.