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