Third of the twelve earthly branches, associated with the tiger; often refers to the period between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., the first month of the lunar calendar, or the compass point 60 degrees.

to pay out, spend, or draw money; to receive or take payment

The fourth of the twelve earthly branches, associated with the rabbit; used to represent the period from 5:00 to 7:00 a.m., the second solar month, or the direction east.

grain; cereals; food; provisions