èr​xìng

two families

  • created sense approved 二姓 · èr​xìng · two families — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    二姓

    èr​xìng

    two families

    The two families of a man and woman joined through marriage.

    二 (literal) → 二 · èr · two 姓 (literal) → 姓 · xìng · family name, be surnamed

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  • created sense approved 二姓 · èr​xìng · two masters — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    二姓

    èr​xìng

    two masters

    Two different emperors or dynasties; used to describe a person who remains loyal to a single ruler or state rather than serving two.

    二 (literal) → 二 · èr · different 姓 (literal) → 姓 · xìng · family name, be surnamed

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  • created sense approved 二姓 · èr​xìng · two husbands — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    二姓

    èr​xìng

    two husbands

    Two different husbands; used to describe a woman who remains faithful to one husband rather than remarrying.

    二 (literal) → 二 · èr · different 姓 (literal) → 姓 · xìng · family name, be surnamed

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