槃 (pán) - Large wooden tray or basin & to enjoy

槃Tone 2

pán ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

槃 · pán

Large wooden tray or basin;

to enjoy;

to be content;

in Buddhism, refers to nirvana or ultimate enlightenment.

Large wooden tray or basinto enjoyto be content

Usage highlights

NirvanaContent and happyLarge wooden trayUltimate enlightenmentBuddhist liberationWooden basin

Synonyms

  • 盘— plate, tray (more common simplified form)
  • 涅槃— nirvana, enlightenment
  • 满足— satisfied, content

Antonyms

  • 苦— suffering, hardship
  • 烦恼— affliction, distress

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Buddhist concept of nirvana(涅槃)
  • He was content with his simple life(槃槃自得)
  • They used a large wooden tray for serving fruit(槃槃)
  • The monk achieved ultimate enlightenment(槃槃境界)

Collocations

  • Nirvana(涅槃)
  • Content and happy(槃槃自得)
  • Large wooden tray(槃槃)
  • Ultimate enlightenment(槃槃境界)
  • Buddhist liberation(槃槃解脱)
  • Wooden basin(木槃)

Idioms

  • Achieving nirvana(槃槃涅槃)
  • Content and self-satisfied(槃槃自得)
  • The joy of enlightenment(槃槃之乐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Buddhist contexts to refer to nirvana or ultimate enlightenment.
  • Originally referred to large wooden trays or basins used in ancient rituals and daily life.
  • Carries connotations of contentment, fulfillment, and spiritual achievement.

FAQ