戌 xū, qu — eleventh of the twelve Earthly Branches; 7-9 pm (double hour); year of the Dog

戌
xū qu

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xū xu1

Basic definition

  1. noun eleventh of the twelve Earthly Branches; 7-9 pm (double hour); year of the Dog e.g 戌时戊戌壬戌

Detailed explanation

  1. noun (指事。从戊，含一。不详。戊( wù)武器。本义:地支的第十一位)
  2. noun the eleventh of the twelve Earthly Branches
  3. noun the period of the day from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. e.g 戌亥时
  4. noun September
  5. noun dog e.g 戌生命 · 戌腿

qu qu5

Basic definition

  1. noun hook/ring latch (in 屈戌 qūqur, metal ring on door/window) e.g 屈戌

Detailed explanation

  1. ——见“屈戌儿”（ qūqur）

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