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圭 (guī)
1. 古代帝王或诸侯在举行典礼时拿的一种玉器,上圆(或剑头形)下方。
Ancient jade utensil held by emperors or feudal lords during ceremonies, rounded at the top (or sword-tipped) and flat at the bottom.
2. 古代测日影的器具。
Ancient instrument for measuring the shadow of the sun.
3. 古代容量单位(一升的十万分之一)。
Ancient unit of volume, one hundred thousandth of a liter.
4. 古代重量单位,十圭重一铢,二十四铢重一两,十六两重一斤。
Ancient unit of weight; ten guī equal one zhū, twenty-four zhū equal one liǎng, and sixteen liǎng equal one jīn.
5. 洁。
Clean; pure.
6. 古代贵族朝聘、祭祀、丧葬时以为礼器,依其大小,以别尊卑。
Used as a ceremonial vessel by ancient nobles during court visits, sacrifices, and funerals, distinguished by size to indicate rank.
7. 同本义 (Gui, an elongated pointed tablet of jade held in the hands by ancient rulers on ceremonial occasions)
Same as original meaning (Gui, an elongated pointed tablet of jade held by ancient rulers during ceremonies).
8. 古代测日影的仪器“圭表”的部件。
Component of the ancient instrument for measuring the shadow of the sun known as "guī biǎo".
9. 中国古代较小的容量单位。
A smaller unit of volume used in ancient China.
10. 又作珪。
Also written as 珪.
11. “圭臬”:指标准、法度。
"Guī niè": refers to standards or guidelines.
12. 古代重量单位,十圭重一铢,二十四铢重一两,十六两重一斤。
Ancient unit of weight; ten guī equal one zhū, twenty-four zhū equal one liǎng, and sixteen liǎng equal one jīn.
13. 洁田:古代卿大夫供祭祀用的田。
Clean fields: land used for sacrifices by ancient nobles.
14. 又如:圭瑞 (古代诸侯所执的玉制符信);圭壁 (古代王侯朝聘、祭祀时所用的贵重玉器)
Examples include: guī ruì (jade symbols held by feudal lords in ancient times); guī bì (valuable jade utensils used by kings and princes during court visits or sacrifices).
15. 古代小单位的量名:圭撮。
Name for an ancient small unit: guī cuò.
16. 圭勺。
Guī spoon, another term for a unit of capacity.
This entry provides the meanings and definitions associated with the character "圭" in both Chinese and English.