wǔ​gǔ

fifth watch

  • created sense approved 五鼓 · wǔ​gǔ · fifth watch — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    五鼓

    wǔ​gǔ

    fifth watch

    (literary) the fifth and final watch of the night, occurring between 3 A.M. and 5 A.M. and signaling the approach of dawn; early in the morning

    五 (literal) → 五 · wǔ · fifth 鼓 (literal) → 鼓 · gǔ · [watch]

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  • created sense approved 五鼓 · wǔ​gǔ · five types of drums — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    五鼓

    wǔ​gǔ

    five types of drums

    (literary) a set of five ceremonial drums representing the five directions (east, south, west, north, and center) and their associated colors

    五 (literal) → 五 · wǔ · five 鼓 (literal) → 鼓 · gǔ · drum

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  • created sense approved 五鼓 · wǔ​gǔ · five night watches — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    五鼓

    wǔ​gǔ

    five night watches

    (literary) the collective term for the five two-hour watches of the night, spanning from 7 P.M. to 5 A.M.

    五 (literal) → 五 · wǔ · five 鼓 (literal) → 鼓 · gǔ · [watch]

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