(bīn) - Pattern of stripes on a tiger & also refers to a type of ancient vessel

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Pattern of stripes on a tiger;

also refers to a type of ancient vessel or a kind of jade.

Pattern of stripes on a tigeralso refers to a type of ancient vessel

Usage highlights

Tiger stripesStriped patternStriped jadeAncient striped vessel

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The tiger's stripes (虎虨) are distinct.
  • Ancient bronze vessels with striped patterns (虨纹).
  • A type of jade with striped markings (虨玉).

Collocations

  • Tiger stripes(虎虨)
  • Striped pattern(虨纹)
  • Striped jade(虨玉)
  • Ancient striped vessel(虨器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts describing tiger markings.
  • Used in descriptions of ancient artifacts and jade objects.

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