() - A rare Chinese character meaning 'a type of

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lì | 24 strokes | radical:

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A rare Chinese character meaning 'a type of gourd ladle or dipper', historically used for ceremonial or practical purposes.

A rare Chinese character meaning 'a type of

Usage highlights

ceremonial ladlegourd dipperancient vesselritual implement
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient vessel was a ceremonial ladle (瓥).
  • Archaeologists found a gourd ladle (瓥) in the tomb.
  • This character appears in classical texts referring to a dipper (瓥).

Collocations

  • ceremonial ladle()
  • gourd dipper()
  • ancient vessel()
  • ritual implement()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character with limited historical usage.
  • Appears in some classical dictionaries and texts referring to ceremonial implements.
  • Not commonly used in modern Chinese language or naming contexts.

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