鼒 (zī) - A tripod cauldron with a small mouth and

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A tripod cauldron with a small mouth and large belly, used in ancient Chinese rituals and cooking.

A tripod cauldron with a small mouth and

Usage highlights

Bronze tripodRitual vesselAncient cauldronSmallSacrificial vesselThree

Synonyms

  • 鼎— tripod cauldron (broader category)
  • 鬲— li - another type of ancient cooking vessel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bronze tripod (青铜鼒) was excavated from the Shang dynasty tomb.
  • Archaeologists found a ritual vessel (礼器鼒) at the site.
  • This ancient cauldron (古代鼒) has intricate patterns.
  • The small-mouthed tripod (小口鼒) was used for cooking sacrifices.

Collocations

  • Bronze tripod(青铜鼒)
  • Ritual vessel(礼器鼒)
  • Ancient cauldron(古代鼒)
  • Small-mouthed tripod(小口鼒)
  • Sacrificial vessel(祭器鼒)
  • Three-legged cauldron(三足鼒)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern language

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents a specific type of ancient Chinese bronze ritual vessel from the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
  • Used in ancestral worship ceremonies and important state rituals.
  • Symbolizes ancient Chinese bronze casting technology and ritual culture.
  • Appears in classical texts describing ancient vessels and rituals.

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