酺 (pú) - Feast — refers to an imperial feast or

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酺 · pú

Feast — refers to an imperial feast or large public banquet, especially one ordered by the emperor for celebration.

Feast — refers to an imperial feast or

Usage highlights

Grand feastImperial feastFeast and drinkFeast celebrationFeast for allFeast music

Synonyms

  • 宴— feast, banquet
  • 筵— feast, banquet

Antonyms

  • 饥— hunger, famine
  • 俭— frugal, economical

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor decreed a grand feast (大酺) to celebrate the victory.
  • Ancient records mention imperial feasts (酺宴) during festive occasions.
  • They enjoyed the feast (酺饮) with music and dance.

Collocations

  • Grand feast(大酺)
  • Imperial feast(酺宴)
  • Feast and drink(酺饮)
  • Feast celebration(酺庆)
  • Feast for all(赐酺)
  • Feast music(酺乐)

Idioms

  • Grand feast ordered by the emperor(大酺三日)
  • Imperial feast with music and dance(酺宴歌舞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, '酺' referred to large-scale feasts sponsored by the emperor to celebrate major events like military victories or auspicious occasions.
  • Such feasts were often accompanied by music, dance, and entertainment for the public.
  • The character reflects the imperial tradition of sharing joy and prosperity with the people through grand celebrations.

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