荫 2

荫(蔭、 癊) [yìn] 形

1. ■ （没有阳光;又凉又潮） shady; damp and chilly

动

1. ■ [书] （庇护） shelter; bring under protection or patronage

2. ■ （封建时代由于父祖有功而给予子孙入学或任官的权利） (of a feudal ruler)confer privileges on sb.'s descendants in consideration of his distinguished service:

封妻荫子 win a noble position for oneself and for one's wife and leave it to one's posterity

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