干支

干支
gānzhī

the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1] and twelve earthly branches 十二枝

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. noun

    the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1] and twelve earthly branches 十二枝

    • The heavenly stems and earthly branches system is China's traditional method of dating years.

  2. noun

    sexagenary cycle

    • The heavenly stems and earthly branches is an ancient Chinese method of recording years.

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A spear with barbs pierces straight through, symbolizing direct intervention.

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