櫑 (léi) - Wine vessel & ancient type of wine container with decorative patterns

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léi ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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櫑 · léi

Wine vessel;

ancient type of wine container with decorative patterns;

also used to describe something ornate or decorated.

Wine vesselancient type of wine container with decorative patternsalso used to describe something ornate or decorated.

Usage highlights

Bronze lei vesselAncient leiLei wine containerOrnamented leiRitual lei vessel

Synonyms

  • 罍— another type of ancient wine vessel
  • 尊— wine vessel, goblet
  • 彝— ritual bronze vessel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient bronze wine vessel (青铜櫑) was excavated from the tomb.
  • He collected antique ritual vessels including the lei (收藏礼器包括櫑).
  • The museum displayed a beautifully decorated lei (装饰精美的櫑).

Collocations

  • Bronze lei vessel(青铜櫑)
  • Ancient lei(古櫑)
  • Lei wine container(櫑酒器)
  • Ornamented lei(装饰櫑)
  • Ritual lei vessel(礼櫑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Lei was an important ritual bronze vessel used in ancient Chinese ceremonies and banquets.
  • As a ceremonial object, it reflects the advanced bronze casting technology of ancient China.
  • Such vessels were typically used by nobility and in important state ceremonies.

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