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Latest recorded position: #11 on Oct 5, 2026, 8:01 PM CST.
Across 1 retained daily record, the best recorded rank was #11. From the first retained rank (#11) to the last (#11), this listing held the same rank.
Why was the character "zheng" used for tallying in ancient China, when there were more than 5,000 Chinese characters?
在古代汉字有 5000 多个，为什么计数要用 「 正 」 字，不用别的字？
ThreadEast first recorded "Why was the character "zheng" used for tallying in ancient China, when there were more than 5,000 Chinese characters?" on Oct 5, 2026, 8:01 PM CST. It has been observed on Zhihu Hot List, with less than one hour between the first and latest recorded appearances.
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Up to 180 recent daily records from retained observations and preserved archives. The best rank and last rank can differ within a day. Times use China Standard Time (UTC+8).
| Day | Platform | Best rank | Last rank | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | Zhihu Hot List | #11 | #11 | 1 |