盘
basin; plate; coil; interrogate; transfer
Meanings
11 senses · 25 examplesnoun
ancient washing basin
archaicRefers to a traditional bronze or ceramic basin used for washing hands and face in ancient times.
This Shang dynasty basin is a precious cultural relic.
noun
plate; tray; dish
neutralCommonly used for holding food, tea, or items, often with a flat bottom and raised edges, can be used in diminutive form 盘儿.
Please put the teacups on the tea tray.
The waiter walked into the private room with a plate of fruit.
noun
plate-like object
neutralUsed for items that resemble a plate in shape or function, often used in diminutive form 盘儿.
Grandpa is grinding soy milk on a millstone.
We play Chinese chess on the chessboard with our classmates.
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This plot of land is fully planted with wheat.
noun
market quotation
formalUsed specifically in financial and business contexts to refer to opening, closing, or steady market prices.
The stock market index rose slightly after opening today.
Affected by international oil prices, domestic refined oil products closed flat.
verb
to coil; to twist; to circle
neutralDescribes wrapping or winding around something in a circular manner.
This big snake is coiled on the big tree sunbathing.
The athlete is doing moves on the horizontal bar by twisting around it.
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The general reined in his horse, circled it and drew his bow to shoot.
verb
to build; to pile up
informalUsed for constructing brick or earthen beds (kang) or stoves.
The kang in the south room was dismantled and hasn't been rebuilt yet, it will be very cold to sleep there tonight.
We built a new stove together to get through the winter.
verb
to interrogate; to check; to inventory
neutralCan refer to questioning someone thoroughly or counting and verifying goods/accounts.
The police are interrogating the suspicious passersby.
The police thoroughly investigated the case and finally found a breakthrough.
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This store takes inventory once every year at the end of the year.
verb
to transfer; to assign (business)
formalUsed specifically for selling or transferring ownership of a shop, factory, or other business entity.
He transferred the bookstore he had run for ten years to a chain brand.
This hot pot restaurant is being offered for transfer, interested parties can contact the owner.
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He took over the tailor shop next door and expanded his business.
verb
to carry; to transport
informalUsed for moving goods or items in bulk, especially between storage locations.
The workers are moving the goods from the warehouse onto the truck.
The moving company helped us transport all the furniture to our new home.
measure word
measure word for plate-like/coiled objects, games
neutralHas three main usage categories: for plate-like items, coiled objects, and competitive games.
There is a stone mill in the yard.
Mom lit a coil of mosquito repellent incense to chase away mosquitoes.
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We agreed to play three games of Chinese chess this weekend.
proper noun
surname Pan
neutralA common Chinese family name.
Teacher Pan is our Chinese teacher.