爵
noble title; ancient wine vessel; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 10 examplesnoun
noble title; peerage rank
formalAncient Chinese feudal rank system, commonly translated as peerage or nobility title.
He was granted the title of duke, the highest rank of nobility.
The Zhou dynasty's peerage system was divided into five ranks: duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron.
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The peerage system continued to be used during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
His family has held hereditary noble titles for generations.
The emperor issued an edict to promote his noble rank.
noun
surname Jue
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Jue is a well-known historian.
I know a friend whose surname is Jue.
noun
ancient three-legged wine vessel
literaryA ritual bronze wine cup used in ancient China, often decorated with intricate patterns, found in royal tombs and ritual sites.
A Shang dynasty bronze jue wine vessel is on display in the museum.
Ancient nobles used jue to offer wine during sacrificial ceremonies.
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This Western Zhou bronze jue wine vessel is exceptionally well-preserved.