瓉 (zàn) - Zan — an ancient jade ritual object used

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zàn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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Zan — an ancient jade ritual object used in sacrificial ceremonies, similar to a jade ladle or libation cup.

Zan — an ancient jade ritual object used

Usage highlights

Jade zanBronze zanRitual zanSacrificial zanZan vesselZan ladle

Synonyms

  • 爵— wine vessel used in rituals
  • 觚— wine beaker used in ceremonies

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The zan was used in ancestral worship ceremonies (祭祀用瓉).
  • Archaeologists discovered a jade zan from the Zhou dynasty (周代玉瓉).
  • The ritual zan was used for pouring wine offerings (礼器瓉用于浇酒).

Collocations

  • Jade zan(玉瓉)
  • Bronze zan(铜瓉)
  • Ritual zan(礼瓉)
  • Sacrificial zan(祭瓉)
  • Zan vessel(瓉器)
  • Zan ladle(瓉勺)

Idioms

  • Jade zan and ivory chopsticks(玉瓉象箸)
  • Golden cup and jade zan(金杯玉瓉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The zan was an important ritual vessel used in ancient Chinese ancestral worship ceremonies.
  • It was typically made of jade or bronze and used for pouring libations during sacrifices.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing Zhou dynasty ritual practices.

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