第
(prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 第六 "sixth")
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Character Decomposition
第=⺮+弟
Etymology
Bamboo strips ⺮ arrayed in sequence; 弟 provides the pronunciation
Meanings
(prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 第六 "sixth")
(literary) grades in which successful candidates in the imperial examinations were placed
(old) residence of a high official
(literary) but; however
(literary) only; just
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Words with 第 286 total