卯
Pronunciation: mǎo
Meaning
- 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[mao3])
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