銒 (xíng) - Xing — an ancient type of wine vessel & also refers to a type of ancient weapon

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Xing — an ancient type of wine vessel or cauldron;

also refers to a type of ancient weapon or tool.

Xing — an ancient type of wine vesselalso refers to a type of ancient weapon

Usage highlights

Bronze xingAncient xing vesselZhou dynasty xingWine xingRitual xing

Synonyms

  • 鼎— ding - ancient bronze cauldron
  • 尊— zun - wine vessel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bronze xing vessel (銒) was used in ancient rituals.
  • Archaeologists discovered a xing (銒) from the Zhou dynasty.
  • This type of ancient cauldron is called xing (銒).

Collocations

  • Bronze xing(青铜銒)
  • Ancient xing vessel(古銒)
  • Zhou dynasty xing(周銒)
  • Wine xing(酒銒)
  • Ritual xing(礼銒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Xing was an important ritual bronze vessel used in ancient Chinese ceremonies.
  • These vessels were typically used for holding wine during sacrificial rituals.
  • The xing represents the advanced bronze casting technology of ancient China.

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