Definition of (ちょう)

ちょ

ちょう

chou

noun
1.
Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)(archaism, astronomy term)
suffix, counter
2.
counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.
Related Kanji
lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)