盏 (zhǎn) - cup & small cup or bowl

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zhǎn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

盏 · zhǎn

cup;

small cup or bowl;

measure word for lamps or liquids;

vessel for drinking.

cupsmall cup or bowlmeasure word for lamps or liquids

Usage highlights

A lampA cup of teaWine cupTea cupPorcelain cupOil lamp

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 壶— pot, kettle (larger container)
  • 瓶— bottle (larger container)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A cup of tea(一盏茶)
  • A lamp(一盏灯)
  • A glass of wine(一盏酒)
  • Porcelain cup(瓷盏)

Collocations

  • A lamp(一盏灯)
  • A cup of tea(一盏茶)
  • Wine cup(酒盏)
  • Tea cup(茶盏)
  • Porcelain cup(瓷盏)
  • Oil lamp(油盏)

Idioms

  • Not even a single lamp(一盏无)
  • Exchange cups and goblets(传杯换盏)
  • Raise the cup and exchange toasts(举杯换盏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to small shallow wine vessels in ancient China.
  • Used as a measure word specifically for lamps, lanterns, and drinks in classical Chinese.
  • Commonly appears in tea culture and traditional lighting contexts.

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