辰 (chén)

5th earthly branch: 7-9 a.m., 3rd solar month (5th April-4th May), yea

Etymology

Pictograph of an ancient farming tool. The current meaning is a phonetic loan.

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》:“震也。三月陽气動,雷電振,民農時也。物皆生。从乙、匕,象芒達,厂聲也。辰,房星,天時也。从二。二,古文上字。,古文辰。”