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朝

cháo

toward; dynasty (also zhāo, morning)

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早early; morningMeaning十tenMeaning月moon; monthMeaning朝toward; dynasty (also zhāo, morning)

The sun rising through grass while the moon is still out

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    早early; morningMeaning十tenMeaning月moon; monthMeaning朝toward; dynasty (also zhāo, morning)

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Words 5

  • 朝鲜CháoxiǎnNorth Korea
  • 朝代cháodàidynasty
  • 王朝wángcháodynasty; royal court
  • 明朝MíngcháoMing dynasty
  • 汉朝HàncháoHan dynasty

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