xuān

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Word · NounTraditional鋗

small basin; sound of jade

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

noun

small metal basin or pot; ancient vessel

archaic

Refers to an ancient type of small bronze or metal basin used for holding wine or water. Rarely used in modern contexts except in archaeological or historical texts.

Zhè这
jiàn件
zhàn战
guó国
shí时
qí期
de的
xuān鋗
shì是
zhēn珍
guì贵
de的
qīng青
tóng铜
qì器
 。

This Warring States period xuan is a precious bronze artifact.

Gǔ古
shū书
jì记
zǎi载
yòng用
xuān鋗
lái来
chéng盛
shuǐ水
 。

Ancient texts record that the xuan was used to hold water.

2.

noun

the clear sound of jade pendants or metal striking

literary

Used in classical literature to describe the crisp, resonant sound produced by jade ornaments or metal objects clinking together.

Pèi佩
yù玉
xuān鋗
rán然
 ，
qīng清
cuì脆
yuè悦
ěr耳
 。

The jade pendant made a clear, crisp sound that was pleasing to the ear.

Líng铃
shēng声
xuān鋗
xuān鋗
 ，
huí回
dàng荡
zài在
gǔ古
sì寺
zhōng中
 。

The bells rang with a clear resonance, echoing through the ancient temple.