Definitions
6th earthly branch: 9-11 a.m., 4th solar month (5th May-5th June), year of the Snake; ancient Chinese compass point: 150°
Etymology
Depicts a snake-like creature. Based on the original meaning "a type of snake creature". The current meaning is a phonetic loan.
About
The character "巳" finds its origin in an early pictographic depiction of a fetus, conveying ideas of development and finality. Its structural composition, an enclosed form with a curved appendage, has remained largely unchanged through its history. The character's meaning transitioned from representing a state of completion to becoming firmly established as the designation for the sixth Earthly Branch, which is linked to the zodiacal snake and the two-hour period of the morning. This functional shift anchored its role within traditional calendrical systems, while its consistent graphical design continues to provide a visual separation from the similar characters "己" and "已".
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现在已经是巳时了。
他出生在巳年。
巳时通常很安静。
我们在巳时开始工作。
你知道巳时对应几点吗？
在农历中，巳月是四月。
根据传统，巳时不宜外出。
他的八字里有巳火。