lǐn

廪

Character · NounTraditional廩

granary; grain

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

noun

granary; storehouse for grain

literary

An archaic term specifically for an official or large grain storage facility.

Gǔ古
dài代
guān官
fǔ府
shè设
yǒu有
lǐn廪
 ，
yǐ以
chǔ储
cún存
shuì税
liáng粮
 。

In ancient times, the government established granaries to store tax grain.

Cāng仓
lǐn廪
shí实
ér而
zhī知
lǐ礼
jié节
 。

When the granaries are full, the people know propriety. (A classical saying on prosperity and social order)

2.

noun

grain; food provisions

literary

Refers specifically to grain as a stored commodity, especially in a historical context.

Guó国
kù库
de的
lǐn廪
zú足
gòu够
bǎi百
xìng姓
shí食
yòng用
sān三
nián年
 。

The grain in the national treasury is enough to feed the people for three years.

lǐn廪
sù粟

official grain rations