臧
good; fine; surname; store (archaic)
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
good; fine; right; excellent
literaryLiterary or Classical Chinese usage, often appearing in formal written texts or historical classics.
Praises and punishments, assessments of good and bad, should not differ between the palace and the court.
What use could there be that is not good?
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Not knowing whether it is good or bad, you have already taken my child.
noun
surname Zang
Used as a family name.
My surname is Zang, and my name is Zang Ming.
The famous poet Zang Kejia is an important figure in the history of modern Chinese literature.
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During the Spring and Autumn period, there was Zang Xibo from the state of Lu.
verb
to store; to hide; to conceal (archaic, same as 藏 cáng)
archaicArchaic usage, equivalent to the character 藏 (cáng) meaning to store or hide away. Found in classical texts.
Store it up thickly and hide it away, to await unexpected needs.
Hidden deep within the mountains, no one can know of it.
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Treasures were stored in the ground (archaic usage of 臧).