齍 (zī) - Ancient ritual vessel & sacrificial grain container

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齍 · zī

Ancient ritual vessel;

sacrificial grain container;

vessel for holding millet in ancestral worship ceremonies.

Ancient ritual vesselsacrificial grain containervessel for holding millet in ancestral worship ceremonies.

Usage highlights

ritual vesselsacrificial grainceremonial containerbronze ritual vesselmillet containerancestral worship vessel

Synonyms

  • 鼎— ritual tripod cauldron
  • 簋— ritual food vessel
  • 尊— ritual wine vessel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bronze ritual vessel (齍器) was used in ancestral worship.
  • Millet was stored in the ceremonial container (齍盛).
  • Archaeologists discovered ancient sacrificial vessels (祭齍).

Collocations

  • ritual vessel(齍器)
  • sacrificial grain(齍盛)
  • ceremonial container(祭齍)
  • bronze ritual vessel(青铜齍)
  • millet container(黍齍)
  • ancestral worship vessel(宗庙齍)

Idioms

  • Ritual vessels and sacrificial grains(鼎齍俎豆)
  • Proper arrangement of ceremonial vessels(齍彝有序)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 齍 was an important ritual bronze vessel used in ancestral worship ceremonies during ancient China.
  • It typically contained millet or other grains used as offerings to ancestors and deities.
  • The character reflects the sophisticated ritual culture and bronze casting technology of ancient Chinese civilization.

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