朹 (qiú) - An ancient name for a type of hawthorn & also an archaic term for a food container

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qiú ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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朹 · qiú

An ancient name for a type of hawthorn tree;

also an archaic term for a food container or tray.

An ancient name for a type of hawthornalso an archaic term for a food container

Usage highlights

Ancient hawthornRitual vesselFood container

Synonyms

  • 山楂— hawthorn (modern term)
  • 容器— container (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions the 朹 tree (朹).
  • This artifact is a ritual food vessel (朹).

Collocations

  • Ancient hawthorn(古朹)
  • Ritual vessel(礼朹)
  • Food container(食朹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts like the Classic of Poetry as a type of tree.
  • Also used in ancient contexts to refer to food containers, possibly made of wood.

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