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Meaning of 午
Pinyin
wǔ
Radical
十
Strokes
4
Definition
11 a.m.-1 p.m. / 7th earthly branch / noon
Usage
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午 [wǔ]
名 (Noun)
1. 地支的第七位，属马。
The seventh of the twelve Earthly Branches, associated with the horse.
2. 用于计时：～时（白天十一点到一点）。～间。～饭。～睡。～休。～夜（半夜、子夜）。
Used for timekeeping: noon (from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), midday, lunchtime, taking a nap, midday break, midnight.
3. 古同“忤”、“迕”，逆，背。
An ancient form similar to "忤" or "迕", meaning reverse or oppose.
4. 同本义。
(En.) Rope used to manage horses.
5. 与天干相配，用以纪年。
Used in conjunction with Heavenly Stems for counting years.
6. 用以纪月，即农历五月。
Used for marking months, specifically the fifth month of the lunar calendar.
7. 用以纪日。
Used for counting days.
8. 用以纪时，即十一时至十三时;正午，白天十二时。
Used to mark time, specifically from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; noon, 12 p.m.
9. 十二肖属马，因亦为马的代称。
The twelve zodiac signs include the horse; therefore, it is also a term for horse.
10. 干支逢五日午。亦特指五月初五。
When the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches meet at noon; also refers specifically to the fifth day of the fifth month.
11. 古人以十二支配方位，午为正南，因以为南方的代称。
In ancient times, the twelve branches were used to designate directions, with 午 (noon) representing the south.
形 (Adjective)
1. 纵横相交。
(En.) Crisscross.
动 (Verb)
1. 通“仵”。违反。
Similar to “仵”. To violate.
2. 通“迕”。抵触，相遇。
Similar to “迕”. To conflict; to meet with.
References:
- 郭沫若《甲骨文字研究》: "甲骨文‘午’字疑当是索形，殆驭马之辔也。"
- 《尔雅》: "太岁在午曰敦羊。"
- 《说文》: "午，五月阴气午逆阳，冒地而出。"
- 《左传》: "庚午之日，日始有谪。"
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Input Method for 午
Pinyin
wu3
Wubi
tfj
Cangjie
oj
Zhengma
maed
Four Corner
80400
Unicode
U+5348
Stroke Number Category
HSK Level Category