秬 (jù) - Black millet — an ancient type of millet

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秬 · jù

Black millet — an ancient type of millet with black grains, historically used in rituals and mentioned in classical texts.

Black millet — an ancient type of millet

Usage highlights

black milletblack millet wineblack millet tributeblack millet cultivationblack millet grainsblack millet field

Synonyms

  • 黑黍— black millet (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions black millet (秬鬯) used in ceremonies.
  • They cultivated black millet (秬) for ritual wine.
  • Archaeologists found evidence of black millet (秬) cultivation.
  • The tribute included black millet (秬) from the region.

Collocations

  • black millet(秬)
  • black millet wine(秬鬯)
  • black millet tribute(秬贡)
  • black millet cultivation(秬植)
  • black millet grains(秬粒)
  • black millet field(秬田)

Idioms

  • Black millet and fragrant wine(秬鬯)
  • Presenting black millet as tribute(秬贡)
  • Black millet for ancestral rites(秬祭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts like the Book of Songs as a special grain used in rituals.
  • Black millet was considered auspicious and used to make ritual wine (秬鬯) for ancestral worship.
  • Symbolized agricultural bounty and was sometimes presented as tribute to rulers.

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