Definitions
(noun)
pitch pipe; musical note
Etymology
Depicts two metal plates.
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The character 吕 originated as a straightforward pictograph of two metal plates stacked one above the other. It is written with two 口 (kǒu) components, each ordinarily meaning "mouth", placed vertically; some early forms even add a stroke linking them to emphasize the connection. This image of paired, hollow shapes led to the character being borrowed for the ancient Chinese pitch pipes, bamboo tubes cut to specific lengths to produce standard musical tones. Today, the original metallic and musical meanings are completely forgotten, and 吕 is used almost exclusively as a very common surname.
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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。
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