勘合
kān​hé

to verify a tally

  • created sense approved 勘合 · kān​hé · to verify a tally — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    勘合

    kān​hé

    to verify a tally

    To compare and verify two halves of a seal, tally, or contract to confirm authenticity; used historically for troop movements, official travel, or entry into the capital city.

    勘 (literal) → 勘 · kān · to collate 合 (literal) → 合 · hé · to fit

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  • created sense approved 勘合 · kān​hé · tally — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    勘合

    kān​hé

    tally

    (bound form) A tally, coupon, or credential issued by the government, typically split in two, used for official verification of identity or authority.

    勘 (literal) → 勘 · kān · to collate 合 (literal) → 合 · hé · to fit

    Changed: simplified, traditional, gloss, definition, pinyin, variant pinyin, variants, separable parts, decomposition

    created sense