弄瓦
Chinese
to do; to manage; to handle; to play with; to fool with; to mess with; to fix; to toy with; lane; alley |
clay spindle whorl | ||
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simp. and trad. (弄瓦) |
弄 | 瓦 |
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Spindle whorl.
Etymology
In ancient times, girls were given spindle whorls as toys, in the hope that they will become proficient in weaving when they grow up.
Pronunciation
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See also
- 弄璋 (nòngzhāng)
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