鐪 (lǔ) - A metal mirror & an ancient metal vessel used for looking at
鐪 · lǔ
A metal mirror;
an ancient metal vessel used for looking at one's reflection.
A metal mirroran ancient metal vessel used for looking at
Usage highlights
Bronze mirrorMetal mirrorAncient mirrorMirror surfaceMirror stand
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Ancient bronze mirror(青铜鐪)
- Polished metal surface used as a mirror(鐪面)
- Archaeological find of a Han dynasty mirror(汉代鐪器)
Collocations
- Bronze mirror(青铜鐪)
- Metal mirror(金属鐪)
- Ancient mirror(古鐪)
- Mirror surface(鐪面)
- Mirror stand(鐪架)
Cultural background
FAQ- 鐪 was an ancient type of metal mirror used before glass mirrors became common
- Such mirrors were often made of bronze and highly polished to create a reflective surface
- Archaeological finds show these were important artifacts in ancient Chinese burial practices