枰 (píng) - A type of ancient chessboard & a flat board or table used for games

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píng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

枰 · píng

A type of ancient chessboard;

a flat board or table used for games;

specifically refers to a chessboard or game board.

A type of ancient chessboarda flat board or table used for gamesspecifically refers to a chessboard or game board.

Usage highlights

ChessboardAncient game boardWooden boardStone boardSet up the boardOn the board

Synonyms

  • 棋盘— chessboard, game board
  • 棋局— chess game, chess situation

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They played chess on the board (在枰上下棋).
  • The ancient game board was made of wood (古枰).
  • He set up the pieces on the board (在枰上布子).
  • The chessboard was intricately carved (雕花棋枰).

Collocations

  • Chessboard(棋枰)
  • Ancient game board(古枰)
  • Wooden board(木枰)
  • Stone board(石枰)
  • Set up the board(布枰)
  • On the board(枰上)

Idioms

  • To be caught in a dilemma(枰上困局)
  • A decisive move on the board(枰上决胜)
  • The situation on the chessboard(枰上局势)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, '枰' referred specifically to chessboards and game boards, particularly for games like Go (围棋) and Chinese chess.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing intellectual games and strategic thinking.
  • It represents the physical platform where mental contests and strategic games took place.

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