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朔望
shuòwàng
1. the new moon
2. the first day of the lunar month
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Character Breakdown

朔
shuò
beginning; the first day of the lunar month
10 丶
望
wàng
to expect, to hope, to look forward to
HSK 2 11 丶

Compound Words (1)

朔望潮
shuòwàngcháo
spring tide (biggest tide, at new moon or full moon)

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Category
Chinese
Word Frequency Rank
62,823 of 84,292