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“章”最常见的意思是书里的一个大部分,比如一本书分成很多章。

The most common meaning of "章" is a major section of a book, such as when a book is divided into many 章.

它也可以指印章,就是用来盖在纸上的小工具。

It can also refer to a seal, a small tool used to stamp on paper.

Meanings

zhāng

chapter (of a book)

这本书一共有十章。

This book has a total of ten chapters.

zhāng

seal, stamp

请在这里盖个章。

Please stamp here.

zhāng

rule; regulation; order

他做事很有章法。

He works in an organized way.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    originally depicted music coming to a full stop, later extended to 'section, chapter'.

  • Nuance

    for a stamp, 印章 is the fuller word; 章 alone is common in 盖章.

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