柶 (sì) - A ladle or spoon-like utensil used in ancient

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柶 · sì

A ladle or spoon-like utensil used in ancient Chinese rituals, particularly for serving wine or food during ceremonies.

A ladle or spoon-like utensil used in ancient

Usage highlights

Ritual ladleBronze ladleJade ladleWine ladleSacrificial ladleAncient ladle

Synonyms

  • 勺— spoon, ladle (more general term)
  • 匕— dagger, spoon (ancient eating utensil)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ritual ladle (柶) was used in ancestral worship ceremonies.
  • Archaeologists found an ancient bronze ladle (青铜柶) in the tomb.
  • In Zhou dynasty rituals, the ladle (柶) was essential for serving ceremonial wine.

Collocations

  • Ritual ladle(礼柶)
  • Bronze ladle(青铜柶)
  • Jade ladle(玉柶)
  • Wine ladle(酒柶)
  • Sacrificial ladle(祭柶)
  • Ancient ladle(古柶)

Idioms

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Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in ancient Chinese ritual contexts, especially during the Zhou dynasty.
  • Associated with ancestral worship and formal ceremonial practices.
  • Often made from bronze, jade, or other precious materials depending on the ceremony's importance.

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