案
press; case; document; tray
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
table; desk; long flat board
Can refer to a desk, table, or flat wooden board for placing items.
He put the books on the long table.
The teacher stood at the desk grading homework.
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He slammed the table and stood up, extremely angry.
The antique shop displays a painting desk from the Qing Dynasty.
The bar counter of this restaurant is designed very simply.
noun
ancient wooden serving tray
literaryUsed in traditional formal banquets or ceremonial meals, most famously referenced in the idiom 举案齐眉.
The Han Dynasty story of lifting the tray to eye level is a classic tale of conjugal love.
Ancient costume dramas often show waiters carrying serving trays with food.
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This Western Zhou bronze tray is a precious unearthed cultural relic.
Ancient people used trays to hold food and tableware.
This set of Han Dynasty pottery trays is very well preserved.
noun
legal case; lawsuit
Refers to legal disputes, criminal cases, or official investigations.
The police are investigating this vicious criminal case.
This complex fraud case has finally been solved.
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The May 30th Massacre is an important event in modern Chinese history.
This divorce case took two years to close.
He was involved in a major corruption case on suspicion of embezzlement.
noun
record; file; archive
Refers to written records, documents, or archived materials.
The company filed and archived all customer information.
This incident is on record and cannot be denied.
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His violation has been recorded in the file.
The ancient book archives in the library need regular organization.
The police retrieved the surveillance records from the crime scene.
noun
proposal; plan; draft
formalRefers to formal written proposals, plans, or draft documents.
The committee discussed the new poverty alleviation plan.
The representatives submitted multiple education reform proposals.
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The government will review this new traffic proposal.
This startup plan was approved by investors.
The team put forward an alternative plan to optimize the workflow.
verb
to press; to hold down; to examine
A variant usage of the character 按, meaning to press down, examine, or approve.
He inspected the equipment operation status as usual.
Please fill out this form according to the regulations.
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This project needs to be approved according to procedures.
He could not suppress his inner excitement.
The doctor pressed the patient's forehead to check their temperature.