Definitions
(noun)
pitch pipe; musical note
Etymology
Depicts two metal plates.
About
The character 吕 originated as a pictograph of a spinal column, depicting two connected vertebrae. Its structure consists of two 口 (kǒu) components stacked vertically, sometimes joined by a stroke in variant forms to represent linked backbone bones. Historically, this connection of joints led to its use for ancient Chinese musical pitch pipes, bamboo tubes of varying lengths that established standard musical tones. In modern usage, the character primarily serves as a common Chinese surname, with its original anatomical and musical meanings rarely encountered.
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吕先生是老师。
吕阿姨今天来了。
我喜欢看吕剧。
吕宋岛很美丽。
吕教授教我们数学。
这位吕医生医术高明。
吕工程师的设计很创新。
我们公司聘请了吕顾问。