壬 (rén) — the ninth of the ten Heavenly Stems (天干)

Definition

壬 (rén) is the 9th of the ten Heavenly Stems (天干), used in the traditional Chinese calendrical system alongside the twelve Earthly Branches (地支) to mark years, days, and cycles.

noun

the ninth of the ten Heavenly Stems (天干)

Examples

壬。
rén Shì shí tiān gān zhōng de dì jiǔ gè.
Ren is the ninth of the ten Heavenly Stems.
壬。
Gǔ dài yòng rén lái biāo jì nián fèn.
In ancient times, Ren was used to mark years.
壬。
rén Hé dì zhī zhōng de zǐ xiāng pèi.
Ren pairs with Zi among the Earthly Branches.

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