亥 (hài) - The twelfth and final Earthly Branch & corresponds to the Boar in the Chinese zodiac

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hài ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 亠

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亥 · hài

The twelfth and final Earthly Branch;

corresponds to the Boar in the Chinese zodiac;

period from 9-11 PM;

also used in historical and mathematical contexts.

The twelfth and final Earthly Branchcorresponds to the Boar in the Chinese zodiacperiod from 9-11 PM

Usage highlights

Earthly Branch HaiHour of HaiYear of the BoarJiaRenHai

Synonyms

  • 猪— boar/pig (its zodiac animal)
  • 末支— final branch (referring to its position)

Antonyms

  • 子— first Earthly Branch (beginning vs. end)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hour of Hai (亥时) is from 9 to 11 PM.
  • The Year of the Boar (猪年) is associated with the Earthly Branch Hai.
  • It appears in the name of the ancient text Classic of Mountains and Seas (山海经).

Collocations

  • Earthly Branch Hai(地支亥)
  • Hour of Hai(亥时)
  • Year of the Boar(亥年)
  • Jia-Hai year(甲亥)
  • Ren-Hai year(壬亥)
  • Hai-Mao-Wei combination(亥卯未)

Idioms

  • The end of the Jiazi cycle(鲁鱼亥豕 - refers to scribal errors due to similar characters)
  • From Hai to Zi(from end to beginning in the cyclical system)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 亥 is the 12th Earthly Branch, representing completion and the late night period.
  • In the Chinese zodiac, 亥 corresponds to the Boar (猪), symbolizing honesty, diligence, and generosity.
  • Historically used in the traditional Chinese calendar system for dating years, months, and hours.

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