餏 (xī) - Xi — food, provisions & to feed, to provide food

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xī ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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餏 · xī

Xi — food, provisions;

to feed, to provide food;

ancient term for a meal or feast.

Xi — food, provisionsto feed, to provide foodancient term for a meal or feast.

Usage highlights

Provide foodMilitary provisionsFeast or banquetFood suppliesOffer foodFood provider

Synonyms

  • 食— food, to eat
  • 粮— grain, provisions
  • 膳— meals, food

Antonyms

  • 饥— hunger, famine
  • 饿— hungry, starvation

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He provided food for the guests (餏客).
  • The army needed provisions (军餏).
  • They prepared a feast (餏宴).
  • Food supplies were delivered (餏粮送达).

Collocations

  • Provide food(餏客)
  • Military provisions(军餏)
  • Feast or banquet(餏宴)
  • Food supplies(餏粮)
  • Offer food(进餏)
  • Food provider(餏者)

Idioms

  • To provide food and drink(餏食饮浆)
  • Military provisions and supplies(军餏粮草)
  • Generous provision of food(丰餏厚待)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ancient character primarily used in classical texts for food provisions and feeding.
  • Often appears in military contexts referring to army provisions and supplies.
  • Represents the importance of hospitality and provision in traditional Chinese culture.

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