鍴 (duān) - Duan — an ancient Chinese vessel used for & a rare character primarily found in classical texts

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鍴 · duān

Duan — an ancient Chinese vessel used for drinking wine;

a rare character primarily found in classical texts and names.

Duan — an ancient Chinese vessel used fora rare character primarily found in classical texts

Usage highlights

Bronze duan vesselAncient duanRitual duanJade duanWine duan

Synonyms

  • 爵— jue (another type of ancient wine vessel)
  • 觚— gu (ancient drinking vessel)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archaeological excavation uncovered a bronze duan vessel (青铜鍴).
  • This character appears in ancient texts describing ritual vessels (礼器鍴).
  • Some people use Duan as a given name for its classical elegance (人名用字鍴).

Collocations

  • Bronze duan vessel(青铜鍴)
  • Ancient duan(古鍴)
  • Ritual duan(礼鍴)
  • Jade duan(玉鍴)
  • Wine duan(酒鍴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Duan was a specific type of wine vessel used in ancient Chinese rituals and ceremonies.
  • As a rare character, it carries an aura of antiquity and scholarly refinement.
  • In modern usage, it appears almost exclusively in names seeking a classical, erudite feel.

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