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社

shè

Description

“社”常常用在词里,比如“公司”和“社会”。

"社" is often used in words, such as "公司" (company) and "社会" (society).

它也可以指一个组织或者团体。

It can also refer to an organization or group.

Meanings

社shè

organization; society; agency

这家报社有很多记者。

This newspaper office has many reporters.

社shè

god of the land; ancient altar for earth worship

古时候人们会去社里祭祀。

In ancient times, people would go to the shrine to offer sacrifices.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    originally 'god of the soil/land'; later extended to 'group, association'.

  • Nuance

    rarely stands alone today; mostly a suffix in compounds like 报社, 出版社.

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