椦 (quan) - Quan — a variant form of 棬 (quān), & also an archaic term for a type of

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quan ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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椦 · quan

Quan — a variant form of 棬 (quān), meaning a wooden bowl or vessel;

also an archaic term for a type of tree or wood used for such containers.

Quan — a variant form of 棬 (quān),also an archaic term for a type of

Usage highlights

Wooden bowlBentwood vesselCarved 椦Ancient 椦

Synonyms

  • 棬— wooden bowl; bentwood vessel
  • 碗— bowl (general term)
  • 木器— wooden utensil

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient wooden bowl(椦)
  • A vessel made of bent wood(椦)
  • The craftsman carved the 椦 from a single piece of wood.

Collocations

  • Wooden bowl(木椦)
  • Bentwood vessel(曲椦)
  • Carved 椦(雕椦)
  • Ancient 椦(古椦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 椦 is a rare variant character primarily found in classical texts and dictionaries.
  • It represents traditional woodcraft and container-making techniques in ancient China.
  • The character reflects the importance of wooden utensils in pre-modern daily life.

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