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Pronunciation: chéng/shèng
Meaning:
chéng:  to ride, to multiply by
shèng: an ancient carriage, a team of four horses
Etymology:
A man 人 climbing a tree with his feet visible below.  (pictogram).

Traditional character: 乘 (the same)

Found in:
Bai JuYi's 长恨歌
Li Bai's 赠汪伦

Word of the day on: 02.22.09