簝 (liáo) - A type of ancient bamboo basket used for & also refers to a kind of bamboo used

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簝 · liáo

A type of ancient bamboo basket used for holding grain in sacrificial ceremonies;

also refers to a kind of bamboo used for making such baskets.

A type of ancient bamboo basket used foralso refers to a kind of bamboo used

Usage highlights

Bamboo basket for ritualsGrain containerCeremonial basketBamboo typeSacrificial vessel

Synonyms

  • 篮— basket (general term)
  • 筐— basket, hamper

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ritual vessel was a bamboo basket (簝) for grain offerings.
  • They used special bamboo (簝) for ceremonial containers.
  • Ancient texts mention the簝 as a ritual container.

Collocations

  • Bamboo basket for rituals(祭簝)
  • Grain container(簝器)
  • Ceremonial basket(礼簝)
  • Bamboo type(簝竹)
  • Sacrificial vessel(簝俎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical texts describing ancient Chinese rituals and ceremonies.
  • Associated with Zhou dynasty sacrificial practices where specific containers were used for grain offerings.
  • Represents the meticulous nature of traditional Chinese ritual culture where every object had prescribed forms and uses.

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