柈 (bàn) - A large plate or tray & also refers to a type of tree (Betula

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bàn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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柈 · bàn

A large plate or tray;

also refers to a type of tree (Betula platyphylla, white birch).

A large plate or trayalso refers to a type of tree (Betula

Usage highlights

Large plateFruit trayWhite birchBronze plateWooden trayCeramic plate

Synonyms

  • 盘— plate, tray, dish
  • 碟— small plate, saucer

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Serve fruit on a large tray (果柈).
  • The white birch tree (白柈) grows in northern regions.
  • Ancient ritual vessels included bronze plates (铜柈).

Collocations

  • Large plate(大柈)
  • Fruit tray(果柈)
  • White birch(白柈)
  • Bronze plate(铜柈)
  • Wooden tray(木柈)
  • Ceramic plate(瓷柈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used historically for serving food in ceremonial or formal contexts.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing ritual vessels and dining implements.

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