孔方
Chinese
| hole; surname | square; quadrilateral; place square; quadrilateral; place; region; direction; side; method; way; prescription; power; upright; just | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| simp. and trad. (孔方) |
孔 | 方 | |
Etymology
So named as ancient Chinese coins were produced with a square hole in the middle.
Pronunciation
Derived terms
- 孔方兄 (kǒngfāngxiōng)
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