饤 (dìng) - To pile up food & display of food, especially in a pyramid shape
饤 · dìng
To pile up food;
display of food, especially in a pyramid shape for offerings or banquets.
To pile up fooddisplay of food, especially in a pyramid shape
Usage highlights
Piled food displayArranged fruitsBanquet seating arrangementFood piled highOrnamental food displayStacked delicacies
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The food was arranged in a pyramid display (饤饾).
- They piled up fruits for the ceremony (饤果).
- The banquet featured elaborate food arrangements (饤坐).
Collocations
- Piled food display(饤饾)
- Arranged fruits(饤果)
- Banquet seating arrangement(饤坐)
- Food piled high(饤簇)
- Ornamental food display(饤核)
- Stacked delicacies(饤案)
Idioms
- Piled up like stacked food(饤饾堆积)
- Elaborately arranged delicacies(饤核盈案)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally referred to food piled in pyramids for ancestral worship and banquets.
- Associated with traditional Chinese ceremonial cuisine and display aesthetics.