诸
many; all; contraction; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesadjective
many; numerous; various
formalUsed to refer to multiple people or things, often formal in tone.
Dear guests, please enter the venue in order.
The Hundred Schools of Thought were important academic schools in ancient China.
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All the teachers have helped me a great deal.
In ancient times, feudal lords referred to local monarchs enfeoffed by the ruler.
We need to solve problems like these and other similar ones.
noun
surname Zhu
Used as a family name, capitalized when used as a proper noun.
Mr. Zhu is a famous scholar.
I know a friend whose surname is Zhu.
verb (contraction)
contraction of '之于' or '之乎'
literaryOnly used in classical or formal written Chinese. When standing for '之于', it introduces an object and a preposition; when standing for '之乎', it is used in interrogative sentences.
This policy has been put into practice.
He made his research results public to society.
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Is this feasible? Is that so?
He put his insights into writing.
His proposal was put to a vote.