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ancient wood slip; letter; document
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
ancient thin wood slip for writing
archaicUsed in classical Chinese contexts, refers to the earliest writing materials before paper became widespread.
Ancient people used wood slips instead of paper for writing.
Unearthed Warring States wooden slips provide physical materials for studying ancient documents.
noun
letter; written note
neutralModern usage derived from the ancient writing material, refers to formal or informal written correspondence.
He received a letter from relatives and friends far away.
This handwritten note records his travel experiences from back then.
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Please give this letter to the responsible colleague.
He sorted out the letters from relatives and friends he had received over the years.
This family letter is full of a mother's concern for her son studying or working away from home.