廞 (xīn) - To display, arrange, or prepare & to decorate or adorn

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廞 · xīn

To display, arrange, or prepare;

to decorate or adorn;

refers to ceremonial display or preparation of objects.

To display, arrange, or prepareto decorate or adornrefers to ceremonial display or preparation of objects.

Usage highlights

Ceremonial displayRitual preparationDecorative arrangementDisplay of treasuresCeremonial vessels

Synonyms

  • 陈— to display, arrange
  • 饰— to decorate, adorn

Antonyms

  • 撤— to remove, withdraw
  • 藏— to hide, conceal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ceremonial vessels were arranged (廞) for the ancestral rites.
  • They prepared (廞) the ritual objects according to tradition.
  • The hall was decorated (廞) for the imperial ceremony.

Collocations

  • Ceremonial display(廞陈)
  • Ritual preparation(廞备)
  • Decorative arrangement(廞饰)
  • Display of treasures(廞宝)
  • Ceremonial vessels(廞器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 廞 appears in classical texts describing ritual preparations and ceremonial displays.
  • The character is associated with formal, often imperial or religious, ceremonies in ancient China.
  • It reflects the importance of proper arrangement and display in traditional Chinese ritual culture.

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