Common Meanings
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mǎo卯
The fourth of the twelve Earthly Branches, corresponding to the hour of 5-7 AM, and associated with the rabbit in the Chinese zodiac.
卯时是每天早晨五点到七点的时间，传统上认为这个时辰属兔。
Mao Shi (the Mao hour) is from five to seven in the morning, traditionally associated with the rabbit.
Used in traditional Chinese timekeeping, referring to the period from 5 AM to 7 AM (卯时), or specifically 6 AM (卯正). Also used in phrases like '点卯' (to call or answer roll) and '画卯' (to sign one's name to a register).
新员工入职，每天早上都要准时点卯
New employees are required to report for duty punctually every morning.
The concave part of a joint where objects fit together; a mortise, as in a mortise and tenon joint.
这张桌子的腿和桌面之间用卯榫结构连接。
The legs of this table are connected to the tabletop using a mortise and tenon joint structure.
Deadline; due date for completion or submission, derived from historical terms like 'bǐ mǎo' (催征钱粮，分期追比) referring to tax collection deadlines.
我们需要在卯期前提交所有材料。
We need to submit all materials before the deadline.