啙
son; seed; first earthly branch; honorific
Meanings
5 senses · 14 examplesnoun
son; child; offspring
Refers to one's child, particularly male, but can be used generally. Often used in compound words.
He is an only child.
The father and son went fishing together.
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The Master said: Is it not pleasant to learn with constant perseverance?
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seed; egg; pit
Used for seeds of plants or eggs of fish/insects.
These melon seeds are very fragrant.
Lotus seeds have the effect of clearing the heart.
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Caviar is a very expensive ingredient.
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honorific title for ancient philosophers or masters
archaicUsed in names of philosophers like Confucius, Mencius, etc. Also used as a respectful term for men in ancient times.
Confucius is one of China's greatest thinkers.
Laozi's Tao Te Ching has profound influence.
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Hold your hand, and grow old with you.
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first earthly branch
technicalRepresents the rat in the Chinese zodiac. Also refers to the period from 11 PM to 1 AM.
The zi hour is from 11 PM to 1 AM.
Zi, chou, yin, mao are the first four earthly branches.
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The rat (zi) is the first of the twelve zodiac animals.
noun
interest (on money)
archaicUsed in financial contexts, often paired with 母 (principal).
The principal begets interest (money begets money).
Zi jin means interest.