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爵
jué
Description
"爵"是古代中国的一种贵族等级，比如公、侯、伯、子、男。
"爵" is an ancient Chinese noble rank, such as duke, marquis, earl, viscount, and baron.
它也可以指古代喝酒用的一种青铜杯子。
It can also refer to an ancient bronze cup used for drinking wine.
Meanings
爵jué
noble rank or title of nobility
他因为立功，得到了很高的爵位。
He was awarded a high noble rank for his meritorious service.
爵jué
ancient bronze wine vessel with three legs
博物馆里有一个古老的青铜爵。
There is an ancient bronze jue (a type of wine vessel) in the museum.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally a pictograph of a three-legged bronze drinking cup, later extended to 'noble rank'.
- Nuance
as 'rank' it usually appears in compounds like 爵位 or 公爵 rather than alone.
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