之
zhī
I cons. w
1) A 之 B: in a B relationship to A
三天之内 within three days
回家之前 before returning home
钟鼓之声 the sound of bells and drums
2) A 之lèi/liú: A and the like
希特勒之流 Hitler and his like
3) ... 之 SV: so SV that ...
天气之冷，连屋子里的水都结冰了。 The weather was so cold that even the water in the room froze.
得意之极 be very pleased with oneself
II pr. r
it; him; her; this (used only in object position)
诺之 promise it/her/him
III v. .
go; leave
不知所之 don't know where (he) went
IV b.f.
this
之子 this person