Definitions
(numeral)
second in order; letter B or II in lists; second party (in contracts)
Etymology
Depicts a stream of water.
About
The character "乙" originated as a pictograph of a bent or emerging object, which was subsequently adopted as the second heavenly stem in the traditional Chinese calendar system, leading its primary meaning to shift toward representing the concept of "second" and functioning as a standard designation for the second party in documents or the second grade in rankings. Its structure is minimal, consisting of a single stroke that curves from left to right and ends with an upward hook, and while its initial pictorial significance is no longer apparent, the character continues to serve in sequential and classificatory roles across various contexts.
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我们班是乙班。
乙方需要签字。
他接种了乙肝疫苗。
这是乙醇消毒液。
这个产品是乙级。
乙醇是一种清洁能源。
乙肝病毒可以通过血液传播。
在合同中，乙方有义务付款。