罍 [léi]
1. An ancient container for holding wine. It has a small mouth, broad shoulders, deep belly, round foot, and often comes with a lid. It is mostly made of bronze or pottery.
- 英文解释: An ancient vessel for holding wine, characterized by a small opening, broad shoulders, deep body, round foot, and often with a lid, usually made of bronze or pottery.
2. A vessel used for washing.
- 英文解释: A utensil for washing.
3. A wine vessel; it can also be used to hold water, synonymous with "櫑" (a wooden drinking vessel).
- 英文解释: A wine jug, also used for holding water, the same as "櫑" (a wooden drinking vessel).
引 (Quotations):
1. From "The Book of Songs, Zhou Nan, Juan Er": "I will sip from that golden wine vessel."
- 英文解释: A reference from classical texts indicating the use of a wine vessel.
2. From "Rites of Zhou, Spring and Autumn Office, Supervisor of Vessels": "All have wine vessels."
- 英文解释: A mention of the presence of wine vessels in ceremonial contexts.
3. From "Rites of Zhou, Ming Tang Position": "The mountain wine vessel, a vessel of the Xia dynasty's later rulers." Explanation: "罍, also pronounced as 'lei', has designs resembling mountains and clouds."
- 英文解释: A historical reference indicating the importance of the wine vessel in ancient rites.
例 (Example):
- 如: 罍洗 (a large cup or vessel).
- 英文解释: For example, 罍洗 refers to a large cup or vessel.