鉪 (dì) - Di — an ancient Chinese tripod vessel with

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dì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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鉪 · dì

Di — an ancient Chinese tripod vessel with three legs and two loop handles, used for cooking and ceremonial purposes in antiquity.

Di — an ancient Chinese tripod vessel with

Usage highlights

Bronze diAncient diCeremonial diThreeRitual vessel diZhou dynasty di

Synonyms

  • 鼎— ding — another type of ancient Chinese tripod vessel
  • 鬲— li — ancient cooking vessel with three hollow legs

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bronze tripod (鉪) was excavated from a Zhou-dynasty tomb.
  • Ritual vessels like the di (鉪) were used in ancestral worship.
  • This museum displays a di (鉪) from the Shang dynasty.
  • The di (鉪) typically had three legs and two handles.

Collocations

  • Bronze di(青铜鉪)
  • Ancient di(古鉪)
  • Ceremonial di(礼鉪)
  • Three-legged di(三足鉪)
  • Ritual vessel di(祭器鉪)
  • Zhou dynasty di(周代鉪)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms featuring this character are commonly used in modern Chinese

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The di was an important ritual bronze vessel used in ancient Chinese ceremonies, particularly during the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
  • As a tripod vessel, it was used for cooking, storing food, and making offerings to ancestors and deities.
  • Bronze vessels like the di were symbols of power and status in ancient Chinese aristocratic society.

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