Meanings
Readings
Common Words
Japanese plum (Prunus salicina); Chinese plum
Historical term
Joseon dynasty (Korea, 1392-1910); Yi dynasty
Historical term
Ly dynasty (Vietnam, 1009-1225)
Historical term
Ministry of Personnel (Tang dynasty China)
Historical term
Joseon dynasty (of Korea; 1392-1910); Yi dynasty
Proverb
leave no room for scandal; don't do anything that can be misinterpreted; don't straighten your cap under a plum tree (because when you raise your hands it might look as if you're trying to steal the plums)
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