chù
俶
begin; arrange; put in order
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Meanings
2 senses · 3 examplesverb
to begin; to start
literaryA classical, literary usage. Rare in modern vernacular Chinese.
Suì岁
yù聿
qí其
mù暮
，
rì日
yuè月
qí其
chù傺
。
The year approaches its end, the sun and moon begin their cycle anew. (Poetic example)
verb
to arrange; to put in order; to tidy up
literaryA classical, literary usage. Often seen in the fixed phrase "傺装".
Tā他
jiāng将
yuǎn远
xíng行
，
zhèng正
zài在
chù傺
zhuāng装
。
He is about to embark on a long journey and is putting his traveling gear in order.
Chù傺
zhuāng装
dài待
fā发
To pack and get ready to set out.