Definitions
(noun)
pitch pipe; musical note
Etymology
Depicts two metal plates.
About
The character 吕, with its traditional form 呂, originates from a pictographic representation of spinal vertebrae, structured as two connected bone segments symbolized by the stacked 口 components. This anatomical reference gradually broadened as the character was appropriated to designate one of the twelve standard pitches in traditional Chinese music, possibly through an associative link between orderly vertebrae and musical intervals. While its initial meaning diminished over time, 吕 simultaneously solidified its role as a common surname, with its essential composition enduring through historical usage despite subtle graphical variations between its traditional and simplified representations.
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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。