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Word · VerbTraditional廞

display; store; rise

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Meanings

3 senses · 5 examples
1.

verb

to arrange; to display; to set forth (ceremonial objects)

literary

Originally refers to the ceremonial display of chariots and garments in ancestral temples. Now used in formal or literary contexts.

Gǔ古
dài代
jì祭
sì祀
shí时
 ，
xū须
xīn廞
chén陈
lǐ礼
qì器
yú于
tíng庭
 。

In ancient times, ritual vessels had to be displayed in the courtyard during sacrifices.

Miào庙
táng堂
zhī之
shàng上
 ，
xīn廞
shè设
wén文
wǔ武
yí仪
zhàng仗
 。

In the temple hall, civil and military regalia were displayed.

2.

verb

to store; to conceal; to hoard

archaic

Refers to storing or concealing valuables, books, or supplies. Often used in classical texts.

Xīn廞
jīn金
yú于
shì室
 ，
yǐ以
yìng应
jí急
xū需
 。

Store gold in the room to meet urgent needs.

Shū书
juàn卷
xīn廞
yú于
mì秘
gé阁
 ，
fēi非
xué学
zhě者
bù不
néng能
guān观
 。

Books are stored in the secret pavilion, inaccessible to non-scholars.

3.

verb

to rise; to start; to initiate (from 尔雅)

archaic

An archaic usage found in classical texts like the Erya, meaning to rise up or begin. Rarely used in modern contexts.

Xīn廞
xīng兴
dà大
yè业
 ，
shǐ始
yú于
zú足
xià下
 。

To initiate a great undertaking begins with the first step.