锜 (qí) - Qi — an ancient type of cooking vessel & also refers to an ancient type of axe

锜Tone 2

qí ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

七器

锜 · qí

Qi — an ancient type of cooking vessel with three legs;

also refers to an ancient type of axe;

used in some personal names.

Qi — an ancient type of cooking vesselalso refers to an ancient type of axeused in some personal names.

Usage highlights

Ancient cooking vesselAncient axe typePersonal name usageClassical referenceThree

Synonyms

  • 釜— cauldron, cooking vessel
  • 鼎— tripod, ceremonial vessel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient cooking vessel(釜锜)
  • A type of ancient axe(木锜)
  • Used in some personal names(e.g., 锜亮)
  • Mentioned in ancient texts(如锜)

Collocations

  • Ancient cooking vessel(釜锜)
  • Ancient axe type(木锜)
  • Personal name usage(锜亮)
  • Classical reference(如锜)
  • Three-legged vessel(三足锜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a type of ancient cooking vessel with three legs, used in ceremonial contexts.
  • Also denoted a type of ancient axe or tool, showing the character's connection to early Chinese material culture.
  • Appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs, giving it literary and historical significance.
  • Now primarily used in personal names, carrying classical and scholarly connotations.

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