elegant offerings; scholarly display objects
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
elegant offerings, such as pine, bamboo, plum blossoms, fresh flowers, incense, and vegetarian food
formalRefers to refined offerings used in scholarly or religious contexts, emphasizing purity and aesthetic elegance rather than material value.
Scholars often place elegant offerings in their studies to display refined taste.
New Year's offerings are a common traditional elegant practice during the Spring Festival.
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Ancient people used pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms as offerings to symbolize noble character.
noun
antique objects, bonsai, or curios displayed for appreciation; scholarly objects placed on desks
formalOften used in the phrase '案头清供' (tabletop display) to refer to objects arranged on a scholar's desk for aesthetic enjoyment rather than religious worship.
His tabletop display included an antique inkstone and a miniature bonsai.
Although these display objects are not valuable, they are cherished by their owner.
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The display objects in the study reflect the owner's artistic taste.