| 明 |
míng suǒ | exposed lock; external lock (e.g. padlock or surface-mounted latch) (contrasted with 暗锁 "built-in lock") |
| 明 |
Míng | Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) / surname Ming / Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝 descended from Shennong 神农 Farmer God |
| 明 |
míng | bright / opposite: dark 暗 / (of meaning) clear / to understand / next / public or open / wise / generic term for a sacrifice to the gods |
| 锁 |
suǒ | to lock; to lock up / a lock (CL:把) |
| 锁 |
suǒ | old variant of 锁 |