甐 (lìn) - A crack or fissure in a vessel & to crack, split

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lìn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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甐 · lìn

A crack or fissure in a vessel;

to crack, split;

also refers to the edge of a mortar or a type of ancient carriage.

A crack or fissure in a vesselto crack, splitalso refers to the edge of a mortar

Usage highlights

Crack in a vesselEdge of a mortarAncient carriage partPorcelain fissureBronze vessel crack

Synonyms

  • 裂— crack, split
  • 隙— gap, crevice
  • 纹— line, crack (in pottery/porcelain)

Antonyms

  • 整— whole, intact
  • 完— complete, perfect

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient bronze vessel had a small crack (甐).
  • The mortar's edge (甐) was worn smooth from years of use.
  • Archaeologists noted the fine 甐 in the pottery shard.
  • The carriage's 甐 component was intricately decorated.

Collocations

  • Crack in a vessel(器甐)
  • Edge of a mortar(臼甐)
  • Ancient carriage part(车甐)
  • Porcelain fissure(瓷甐)
  • Bronze vessel crack(铜甐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical texts and archaeological contexts describing artifacts.
  • Represents a specialized term for material defects in ancient Chinese craftsmanship.
  • Its usage reflects the precision of traditional Chinese terminology for material objects.

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