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二更

Pronunciation

Peng'im: ri7 gên1
POJ: jī-keⁿ
Variety: chaozhou

Pronunciation note: Realised [dz] ~ [z] ~ [l] depending on speaker and register; many younger speakers merge it with /l/. The cited sources corroborate [dz], relaxing to [z] for younger/overseas speakers; neither attests the further merger to /l/.

Meanings and usage

noun: second night watch (9-11pm, archaic)
二更

Usage: archaic

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