豏 (xiàn) - A type of ancient vessel used for holding & also refers to a specific type of ancient

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豏 · xiàn

A type of ancient vessel used for holding grain;

also refers to a specific type of ancient Chinese grain container.

A type of ancient vessel used for holdingalso refers to a specific type of ancient

Usage highlights

Ancient grain vesselFood storage containerBronze vessel typeGrain containerAncient Chinese vessel

Synonyms

  • 簋— gui - ancient food vessel
  • 鼎— ding - ancient cooking vessel
  • 鬲— li - ancient tripod cooking vessel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archaeological site contained ancient grain vessels (豏).
  • This character appears in ancient texts describing food storage (豏器).
  • Museum displays show various types of ancient containers including the 豏.

Collocations

  • Ancient grain vessel(豏)
  • Food storage container(豏器)
  • Bronze vessel type(青铜豏)
  • Grain container(谷物豏)
  • Ancient Chinese vessel(中国古代豏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 豏 represents a specific type of ancient Chinese vessel used primarily for grain storage.
  • This character appears in classical texts and archaeological records related to ancient Chinese material culture.
  • As a rare character, it provides insight into ancient Chinese agricultural and storage practices.

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