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Variants
Phonetic
Semantic
Apparent
貝 刀 ⿰貝⺉
Mandarin
ze2
English
Definitions
principle; then; rule; expresses contrast with a previous sentence or clause; to follow; to imitate; norm; standard; also; grades; however; law; regulation; therefore
Mnemonic
How money 貝 is divided 刀
Etymology
Notes
The original form of this character contains tripod 鼎