過房
See also: 过房
Chinese
to cross; to go over; (experienced action marker); to pass; to celebrate; to live; to get along; excessively; too- | house | ||
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trad. (過房) | 過 | 房 | |
simp. (过房) | 过 | 房 |
Etymology
In ancient times, if a man had no children of his own, he might adopt the son of a brother, relative or someone else, so that he might have an heir.
Pronunciation
Verb
過房
- (archaic) to adopt as one's own son
Synonyms
- 過繼/过继 (guòjì)