秩
order; salary; decade
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
order; sequence; arrangement
literaryPrimarily used in literary or formal contexts, often appearing in compounds such as 秩序.
We must maintain social order.
Order in the workplace is very important.
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Arranged according to seniority.
Entering the venue in perfect order.
Restoring public order is the primary task.
noun
salary; official emolument; official rank
archaicClassical usage referring to ancient Chinese official salaries and hierarchical ranks. Often found in historical texts and idioms.
Ancient officials relied on generous salaries to live.
He was promoted to a higher official rank.
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This minister enjoyed a high rank.
Demotion in rank meant a reduction in position.
Official salary was the compensation for bureaucrats.
proper noun
Zhi (a surname)
neutralA relatively uncommon Chinese family name.
My surname is Zhi, and my given name is Xu.
Mr. Zhi is a scholar.
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There is a classmate with the surname Zhi in our class.
The Zhi clan is an ancient surname.
Please call me Dr. Zhi.
noun
ten years; decade (used in formal or anniversary contexts)
literaryClassical measurement of time, typically used in formal birthday celebrations (e.g., 七秩 for 70th birthday) or anniversaries.
The grand celebration of seven decades refers to a seventieth birthday.
The eightieth birthday is worth celebrating grandly.
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Having reached sixty years of age, he retired.
The elderly person of ninety years is still healthy.
The fiftieth anniversary is fifty years.