炒 更

chǎo gēngdictionary entry

to moonlight

Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

炒更炒更 [chao3 geng1] /to moonlight/

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Reference information

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Character information

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炒
chǎo
to sauté / to stir-fry / to speculate (in real estate etc) / to scalp / to hype up / to sack / to fire (sb)
更
gēng
to change or replace / to experience / one of the five two-hour periods into which the night was formerly divided / watch (e.g. of a sentry or guard)
gèng
more / even more / further / still / still more

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.