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Pronunciation: shì
Meaning: affair/matter/business
Etymology:
Various theories:
1) Scribe 史 + 之 (phonetic). (phono-semantic compound).
2) A hand 又 planting something 支 based on orders 口 from someone. (associative compound).

Traditional character: 事 (the same)

Found in:
Han Yu's 左迁至蓝关示侄孙湘

Word of the day on: 07.13.08

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