戌
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Meaning: 11th earthly branch: 7-9 p.m., 9th solar month , year of the Dog
💡 Think 'xū' sounds like 'shoe' – dogs guard shoes at 7-9 p.m.
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戌 (xū) is the 11th of the 12 Earthly Branches, representing the period 7–9 p.m., the ninth solar month, and the Year of the Dog. It symbolizes the time when dogs guard homes, reflecting the Chinese emphasis on protection and vigilance. Used in traditional calendars, it connects daily cycles with cosmic order.
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