椑 (bēi) - A type of small pear & also refers to a type of wine vessel

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椑 · bēi

A type of small pear;

also refers to a type of wine vessel in ancient times.

A type of small pearalso refers to a type of wine vessel

Usage highlights

Small pearWine vesselFermented beveragePearleaf crabappleAncient bronze vessel

Synonyms

  • 梨— pear (general term)
  • 榼— wine vessel (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fruit is a small pear (椑梨).
  • An ancient bronze wine vessel (椑榼).
  • A type of fermented beverage (椑酒).
  • The Chinese pearleaf crabapple (椑子).

Collocations

  • Small pear(椑梨)
  • Wine vessel(椑榼)
  • Fermented beverage(椑酒)
  • Pearleaf crabapple(椑子)
  • Ancient bronze vessel(青铜椑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used to name a specific type of pear in ancient Chinese texts.
  • Also referred to a ceremonial wine vessel used in ancient rituals and banquets.

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