點卯
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Chinese[edit]
point; dot; (decimal) point point; dot; (decimal) point; o'clock; (measure word) |
4th earthly branch; 5–7 a.m. | ||
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trad. (點卯) | 點 | 卯 | |
simp. (点卯) | 点 | 卯 |
Etymology[edit]
In ancient times, Chinese government officials used to have a rollcall and start work at the time of rabbit (5~7 a.m.).
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
點卯
- to punch in at a workplace