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程咬金

Chéng Yǎo jīndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
Cheng Yaojin (589-665), aka 程知節|程知节[Chéng Zhī jié], Chinese general of the Tang dynasty
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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:

程咬金 程咬金 [Cheng2 Yao3 jin1] /Cheng Yaojin (589-665), aka 程知節|程知节[Cheng2 Zhi1 jie2], Chinese general of the Tang dynasty/

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Character information

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  • 程
    chéng

    rule / order / regulations / formula / journey / procedure / sequence

    Chéng

    surname Cheng

  • 咬
    yǎo

    to bite / to nip

  • 金
    jīn

    gold / chemical element Au / generic term for lustrous and ductile metals / money / golden / highly respected / one of the eight categories of ancient musical instruments 八音[bā yīn]

    Jīn

    surname Jin / surname Kim (Korean) / Jurchen Jin dynasty (1115–1234)

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