巹 (jǐn) - Nuptial wine cup — an ancient ceremonial vessel & symbolizes marriage union.

巹Tone 3

jǐn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

巹 · jǐn

Nuptial wine cup — an ancient ceremonial vessel used in wedding ceremonies where bride and groom drink from the same cup;

symbolizes marriage union.

Nuptial wine cup — an ancient ceremonial vesselsymbolizes marriage union.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 合卺— Alternative form of the same character

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They performed the traditional wedding ritual with the nuptial wine cup (合巹礼).
  • The couple drank from the ceremonial cup (合巹杯) during the ceremony.
  • This vessel represents marital harmony (合巹之欢).

Collocations

  • Nuptial wine cup ceremony(合巹礼)
  • Drink from the nuptial cup(合巹)
  • Nuptial cup ceremony(合巹之礼)
  • Joy of the nuptial cup(合巹之欢)
  • Nuptial cup vessel(合巹杯)
  • Complete the nuptial cup ritual(成合巹)

Idioms

  • Drink from the nuptial wine cup(合巹)
  • The joy of sharing the nuptial cup(合巹之欢)
  • The ritual of the nuptial cup(合巹之礼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originated from ancient Chinese wedding ceremonies where bride and groom shared wine from the same cup.
  • The character's structure resembles two people sharing one vessel, symbolizing marital union.
  • Part of traditional Chinese wedding rituals documented in classical texts like the Book of Rites.
  • Represents the Confucian ideal of harmony between husband and wife.

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