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玉衡
yù​héng

Alioth

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
玉衡 yù​héng
Alioth
The star Alioth, the fifth star of the Big Dipper or Epsilon Ursae Majoris.
ancient astronomical instrument
An ancient Chinese instrument decorated with jade used for observing heavenly bodies.
well sweep
An old tool used for drawing water from a well.

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  • 北斗七星 běi​dǒu​qī​xīng
  • 璇玑 xuán​jī
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