No. 1,611 in Chinese
曹
The Chinese word "曹" means "a group, company, or squad," and is also a common surname.
In a sentence
曹操是三国时期的一位著名政治家和军事家。
Cao Cao was a famous politician and military strategist during the Three Kingdoms period.
曹操
在古文中，“曹”有时指“众人”或“同辈”。例如，“五曹耻其近而重其远”。
In classical texts, '曹' sometimes refers to 'people' or 'peers'. For example, 'The five groups disdain their proximity but cherish their distance.'
五曹
他姓曹，是一个非常和善的人。
His surname is Cao, and he is a very kind person.
姓曹
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