且

Noun

 * 1) Sun

Glyph origin
. Multiple interpretations:
 * A sacrificial vessel used for chopping and holding meat, as viewed from above – original form of.
 * An erect penis, the symbol of the male ancestor – original form of.
 * A stone altar – original form of.

In the oracle bones and bronze inscriptions, this character was commonly used as. Usage as is not attested until the Warring States period in the bamboo script.

Etymology

 * “and; also; almost; be going to”
 * Cognate with.

Definitions

 * 1) this
 * 2) almost; nearly
 * 3) be going to; will; shall
 * 4) just; for the time being
 * 5) even
 * 6)  for a long time
 * 7) and; also (for juxtaposition)
 * 8) both ... and ...
 * 9) or (to list alternatives)
 * 10) moreover (to indicate progression)
 * 11) if; assuming (to indicate hypotheticality)
 * 1) both ... and ...
 * 2) or (to list alternatives)
 * 3) moreover (to indicate progression)
 * 4) if; assuming (to indicate hypotheticality)
 * 1) moreover (to indicate progression)
 * 2) if; assuming (to indicate hypotheticality)
 * 1) if; assuming (to indicate hypotheticality)

Definitions

 * 1) many; numerous; flourishing
 * 2) sixth month in the lunar calendar
 * 1) sixth month in the lunar calendar

Kanji

 * 1) moreover
 * 2) also
 * 3) furthermore

Han character

 * 1)  besides, again, moreover

Descendants

 * Nôm: 𡲤