biān
笾
ancient bamboo vessel for fruits, dried meat
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
ancient bamboo vessel or dish
archaicSpecifically refers to a ritual food container used in ancient Chinese ceremonies and banquets. It is an artifact term found in classical texts.
《
Lǐ礼
jì记
》
zhōng中
jì记
zǎi载
，
biān笾
dòu豆
shì是
gǔ古
dài代
zhòng重
yào要
de的
lǐ礼
qì器
。
The 'Book of Rites' records that 'bian' and 'dou' were important ritual vessels in ancient times.
Jì祭
sì祀
shí时
，
biān笾
lǐ里
chéng盛
fàng放
zhe着
zǎo枣
hé和
lì栗
zi子
。
During the sacrificial ceremony, the 'bian' contained dates and chestnuts.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
zhú竹
biān编
de的
biān笾
，
gōng工
yì艺
fēi非
cháng常
jīng精
qiǎo巧
。
This bamboo-woven 'bian' is exquisitely crafted.