楑 (kuí) - A kind of tree & a type of food vessel or container in
楑 · kuí
A kind of tree;
a type of food vessel or container in ancient times;
also used in names.
A kind of treea type of food vessel or container inalso used in names.
Usage highlights
楑木楑器楑树
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The 楑 tree is mentioned in ancient texts (楑木).
- Ancient food vessels were sometimes called 楑 (楑器).
- This character appears in some personal names (人名用字).
Collocations
- a type of tree(楑木)
- ancient food vessel(楑器)
- 楑树(楑 tree)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in ancient texts as a type of tree with unspecified characteristics.
- Also refers to a type of food container used in ancient Chinese rituals.
- Rare character occasionally used in personal names for its classical feel.