桮 (bēi) - Cup, goblet — an ancient term for a

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bēi ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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桮 · bēi

Cup, goblet — an ancient term for a drinking vessel, particularly one made of wood.

Cup, goblet — an ancient term for a

Usage highlights

Wine cupWooden cupCeremonial gobletCup and plateFill a cup

Synonyms

  • 杯— cup, glass (modern equivalent)
  • 盏— small cup, esp. for tea
  • 盅— small cup, handleless cup

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He drank from a wooden cup (桮).
  • The ancient ritual used a ceremonial goblet (桮).
  • They filled the wine cup (酒桮) to the brim.

Collocations

  • Wine cup(酒桮)
  • Wooden cup(木桮)
  • Ceremonial goblet(礼桮)
  • Cup and plate(桮盘)
  • Fill a cup(满桮)

Idioms

  • Not worth a single cup(不值一桮)
  • Raise a cup in toast(举桮相庆)
  • Cup and bowl(桮杓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 桮 is an ancient character for drinking vessels, often made of wood, as indicated by its 木 radical.
  • In classical texts, 桮 appears in contexts of rituals, banquets, and daily life, reflecting its role in ancient material culture.
  • The character is largely archaic in modern usage, having been largely replaced by 杯 in contemporary Chinese.

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