- 一(one; horizontal stroke)
- 二(two (pictograph – two horizontal strokes))
Three horizontal strokes stacked on top of each other symbolize the number three.
lit. to fish for three days and sun-dry the nets for two days (proverb)
He always works in fits and starts, never sticking with anything consistently.
fig. not to persevere in doing sth
He always works for a few days and then slacks off, never seeing anything through.
to do sth by fits and starts
lit. to fish for three days and sun-dry the nets for two days (proverb)
He always works in fits and starts, never sticking with anything consistently.
fig. not to persevere in doing sth
He always works for a few days and then slacks off, never seeing anything through.
to do sth by fits and starts
Three horizontal strokes stacked on top of each other symbolize the number three.
The sky is the vast, boundless expanse that lies above human beings.
Using your hand to drive a nail is the action of hitting or striking something hard.
A fish is drawn with its head, body, fins, and a flaming tail below.
Two people standing together in a frame symbolize the number two, a pair.
The westward afternoon sun shines brightly, drying all things.
Silk threads woven together form a net to catch fish, just like a network that spreads everywhere.
Three horizontal strokes stacked on top of each other symbolize the number three.
The sky is the vast, boundless expanse that lies above human beings.
Using your hand to drive a nail is the action of hitting or striking something hard.
A fish is drawn with its head, body, fins, and a flaming tail below.
Two people standing together in a frame symbolize the number two, a pair.
The westward afternoon sun shines brightly, drying all things.
Silk threads woven together form a net to catch fish, just like a network that spreads everywhere.
lit. to fish for three days and sun-dry the nets for two days (proverb)
lit. to fish for three days and sun-dry the nets for two days (proverb)
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He always works in fits and starts, fishing for three days and drying nets for two days.
He always works in fits and starts, fishing for three days and drying nets for two days.