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| Processed by: | richwarm (2024-03-03 20:02:27 UTC) |
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<< review queue entry 75907 - submitted by 'ivanktw3' >> Preposition sense seems like the primary modern usage - TOCFL and HSK wordlists list it as preposition and verb. Historical senses are in compounds - ABC dictionary lists them all as bound forms. Besides pilgrimage thing, the simpler more direct verb sense is 'to face', e.g. "房子大多朝南。" ----------------------------------- Editor: The benefit of writing a definition that reflects the etymological development is that the user can discern the logical connections between the different senses. It results in a coherent story, making the various meanings easier to remember. Do you know that 朝 is a depiction of the sun emerging above the horizon, still partly obscured by vegetation (𠦝), with the moon (月) still visible in the sky? That's why it means "morning". 朝 then became associated with the morning audience with the ruler. This led to other senses, such as "the court of a ruler" and "presenting oneself for an imperial audience". The latter led to senses like "to proceed in the direction of court" and "make a pilgrimage". Also, "to bring oneself face to face with the ruler", which later became generalized to just "to face". Your submission shows no recognition of this etymological story, and instead seems to focus on "what's likely to be on the exam?" Students who just want to pass the test will focus on that, while the nerds will be interested in seeing the whole picture. Well, I'm afraid I'm a bit of a nerd. But then, most dictionaries seem to be like me: they present their definitions to reflect the fact that the "facing" sense comes at the end of the etymological story. Another point: Those senses you call "historical" are used in words like 唐朝 and 朝圣, which are not at all uncommon or out of date. This entry can be improved, but I'm not going to rewrite it today because submissions have been pouring in, and the queue needs attention. |
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# - 朝 朝 [chao2] /imperial or royal court/government/dynasty/reign of a sovereign or emperor/court or assembly held by a sovereign or emperor/to make a pilgrimage to/facing/towards/ # + 朝 朝 [chao2] /facing, towards, to/imperial or royal court/government/dynasty/reign of a sovereign or emperor/court or assembly held by a sovereign or emperor/to face/to make a pilgrimage to/ |