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 is an ideographic symbol originally depicting a sprouting seed, a twisted rope, or a fish's intestine. It primarily functions as the second of the ten Heavenly Stems, an ancient system for ordering dates, items, and grades. As the second in this sequence, 乙 is often translated as "second" or "grade B" in modern uses like academic marking or legal documents. It also serves as a radical indicating turning or twisting strokes in other characters.
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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。