觛 (dàn) - A single sacrificial vessel or cup used in

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觛 · dàn

A single sacrificial vessel or cup used in ancient rituals, often for holding wine or offerings.

A single sacrificial vessel or cup used in

Usage highlights

ritual cupsacrificial vesselancient wine cupbronze ritual vessel

Synonyms

  • 爵— jue - another type of ancient ritual wine vessel
  • 角— jiao - horn-shaped ritual drinking vessel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient bronze vessel was a ritual cup (觛).
  • Archaeologists discovered a ceremonial wine cup (觛) in the tomb.
  • The ritual required a specific type of sacrificial cup (觛).

Collocations

  • ritual cup(觛)
  • sacrificial vessel(祭觛)
  • ancient wine cup(古觛)
  • bronze ritual vessel(青铜觛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing ritual ceremonies and offerings.
  • Reflects the importance of precise ritual objects in traditional Chinese religious practices.
  • Primarily found in classical literature rather than modern usage.

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