馔 (zhuàn) - Food, delicacies, provisions & to eat, to serve food.

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馔 · zhuàn

Food, delicacies, provisions;

to eat, to serve food.

Food, delicacies, provisionsto eat, to serve food.

Usage highlights

Delicacies and fine foodTo serve foodFamous local delicacyBanquet delicaciesCulinary masterpieceFood and drink

Synonyms

  • 食— food, to eat
  • 肴— dishes, prepared food
  • 膳— meals, provisions

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The restaurant serves exquisite delicacies (珍馐美馔).
  • He prepared a feast for the guests (设馔款客).
  • This is a famous local specialty food (地方名馔).
  • The banquet featured many culinary delights (盛宴佳馔).

Collocations

  • Delicacies and fine food(珍馐美馔)
  • To serve food(设馔)
  • Famous local delicacy(地方名馔)
  • Banquet delicacies(盛宴佳馔)
  • Culinary masterpiece(馔玉)
  • Food and drink(酒馔)

Idioms

  • Food as precious as jade(馔玉炊金)
  • To live in luxury and eat delicacies(钟鸣鼎食，珍馐美馔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with refined cuisine and banquet culture in Chinese gastronomy.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe sumptuous feasts and culinary arts.
  • Reflects the importance of food and hospitality in Chinese social customs.

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