鈼 (zuó) - Zuo — a rare Chinese character referring to & also used in some dialects for a metal

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zuó ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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鈼 · zuó

Zuo — a rare Chinese character referring to a type of ancient cooking vessel or pot;

also used in some dialects for a metal container or pot.

Zuo — a rare Chinese character referring toalso used in some dialects for a metal

Usage highlights

Bronze zuo vesselAncient cooking zuoMetal potZuo vesselThree

Synonyms

  • 鼎— ding - ancient bronze cooking vessel with legs
  • 鬲— li - ancient cooking vessel with hollow legs
  • 釜— fu - cauldron, cooking pot

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient bronze cooking vessel (鈼) was discovered at the archaeological site.
  • In some dialects, people use the word 鈼 for a metal pot (金属鈼).
  • The museum displayed a Zhou-dynasty 鈼 among its bronze collection.

Collocations

  • Bronze zuo vessel(青铜鈼)
  • Ancient cooking zuo(古代炊鈼)
  • Metal pot(金属鈼)
  • Zuo vessel(鈼器)
  • Three-legged zuo(三足鈼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鈼 refers to a specific type of ancient Chinese bronze cooking vessel used during the Zhou dynasty and earlier periods.
  • As a rare character, it appears primarily in archaeological and historical contexts rather than modern usage.
  • The character's metal radical (钅) indicates its association with metal vessels or containers.

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