曺 Stroke Order

曺 1. Same as "曹". 2. (Noun) In ancient times, referred to the plaintiff and defendant in a lawsuit. That is, two parties involved in a case, commonly known today as the plaintiff and defendant. — Commentary by Duan Yucai in "Shuo Wen" In ancient times, referred to the official offices or departments that handled administrative matters according to their categories; their ranks and titles did not lose the duties of lower officials. — From "Zi Zhi Tong Jian". For example: 曹干 (Cao Gan) - personnel in an official office; 曹掾 (Cao Yuan) - a general term for officials; 曹务 (Cao Wu) - affairs managed by categorized departments in ancient offices; 法曹 (Fa Cao) - local judicial bodies during the Tang and Song dynasties. 3. (Noun) Same as mentioned above; refers to the parties in a lawsuit, namely the plaintiff and defendant. — Commentary by Duan Yucai in "Shuo Wen." 4. (Noun) A surname.