卯
Traditional form:
卯
Pinyin (reading):
mǎo
Definitions:
- mortise (slot cut into wood to receive a tenon)
- 4th earthly branch: 5–7 a.m., 2nd solar month (6th March–4th April), Year of the Rabbit
- ancient Chinese compass point: 90° (east)
- (coll.) to concentrate one's strength (variant of 鉚／铆 (mǎo))
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