Intermediate02:23

Chinese Character Evolution 大 夫 天

The video shows the Chinese characters for "big", "man", "sky", and words like "doctor" and "husband", with explanations of their meanings and origins. The host, a member of Wondergirls, discusses traditional customs and titles in Chinese culture.

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Published on 2022-11-17

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