earthly branch

Questions

What does earthly branch mean?

One of the twelve terms used in East Asian cultures to represent

Where does earthly branch come from?

Calque of Chinese 地支 (dìzhī)

How to pronounce earthly branch

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “earthly branch”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “earthly branch”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “earthly branch” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.