別子

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Chinese

other; distinguish; contrary
other; distinguish; contrary; difficult; awkward; leave; depart; separate; classify; another; do not; must not; to pin
 
child; son; (noun suffix)
child; son; (noun suffix); small thing; seed; egg; 1st earthly branch; 11 p.m.–1 a.m., midnight
 
trad. (別子)
simp. (别子)

Etymology 1

Pronunciation


Noun

別子

  1. (literary, archaic) additional son (of a concubine)

Etymology 2

Pronunciation


Noun

別子

  1. sleeve of a thread-bound book or scroll of calligraphy or painting (typically made of bone)
  2. pouch pendant