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侯 人弓一大 人弓大 Marquis Orders Nobility 五等爵位 Wǔ

The meaning of 侯 is "Marquis," one of the five ancient noble ranks, also referring to a "nobleman" or the surname "Hou." It is sometimes mistakenly used for 候.

侯 的意思是“侯爵”,是古代五等爵位之一,也指“贵族”或姓氏“侯”。它有时也错误地用于“候”。

Expression
Cangjie 人弓一大 (人弓大)
Meaning Marquis, second of five orders of nobility 五等爵位 - wǔ děng jué wèi/nobleman/surname Hou/used erroneously for 候 - hòu
Reading hau4,hau6
Number 1720
Pinyin hóu

Tags: grade_6

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