鋗 (xuān) - A small basin or cauldron & a small metal vessel used in ancient times

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鋗 · xuān

A small basin or cauldron;

a small metal vessel used in ancient times for cooking or ceremonial purposes.

A small basin or cauldrona small metal vessel used in ancient times

Usage highlights

Bronze basinCeremonial vesselRitual cauldronSmall metal basinAncient vesselBronze ware

Synonyms

  • 釜— cauldron, cooking pot
  • 鼎— tripod cauldron
  • 鬲— ritual tripod

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archaeologist found a bronze basin (铜鋗) from the Han dynasty.
  • Ancient rituals often used small cauldrons (祭鋗) for offerings.
  • The museum displayed a collection of ceremonial vessels (礼鋗).

Collocations

  • Bronze basin(铜鋗)
  • Ceremonial vessel(祭鋗)
  • Ritual cauldron(礼鋗)
  • Small metal basin(小鋗)
  • Ancient vessel(古鋗)
  • Bronze ware(青铜鋗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鋗 was a type of bronze vessel used in ancient China, particularly during the Zhou and Han dynasties.
  • These vessels were often used in ceremonial contexts, including rituals and offerings.
  • The character reflects ancient Chinese metallurgy and ritual practices.

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