zhī

archaic
noun

Meaning of

卮 means ancient wine vessel; goblet; cup. Pronounced zhī.

  • ancient wine vessel; goblet; cup

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Lòu
zhī
zhī
 
xíng
róng
néng
bǎo
shǒu
zhī
rén
 

The metaphor of the leaky goblet describes someone who cannot keep secrets.

rén
zhī
xiāng
qìng
 
chàng
yǐn
měi
jiǔ
 

The ancients raised their goblets to celebrate together, drinking fine wine to their hearts' content.

zhī
chéng
mǎn
de
táo
jiǔ
 

The jade goblet was filled with amber-colored wine.