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zhuǎn​zhù​zì

mutually explanatory character

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  1. 转注 轉注 zhuǎn​zhù
    mutually explanatory characters
    A category of Chinese character formation and usage within the 六书 liù​shū system where characters with similar meanings or pronunciations are used to explain each other, such as using 老 lǎo to define 考 kǎo
  2. 字 zì noun
    character
    written character; symbol; script; word