北征

北
征
punitive expedition to the north

Characters and words in 北征

北
běi = b + ei3
north / (classical) to be defeated
北 = 丬 + 匕 : A compass rose. In the Eiffel Tower, Beelzebub tries to build a compass. As a baseplate he uses a piece of wood, on which he sticks the north pike of a compass rose. On the south pike he balances a ladle, which is supposed to adjust itself to earth's magnetic field.
征
zhe̅ng = zh + (e)ng1
journey / trip / expedition / to go on long campaign / to attack
征
徵
zhe̅ng = zh + (e)ng1
to invite / to recruit / to levy (taxes) / to draft (troops) / phenomenon / symptom / characteristic sign (used as proof) / evidence
征 = 彳 + 正 : James II of England (zh) recruited (征) the stick figure (正) to join him on an expedition (征). Legend has it that an ancient civilization left their black sneakers (彳) in front of the engine ((e)ng1). After they dug up most of the ground they finally find the sneakers.

Words with 北征

北征 is not used as a component in another word.

Sentences with 北征

北征 currently does not appear in any sentence.