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犀尊
xī zūn
Description
犀尊是一种很老的青铜器，样子像一头犀牛，古人用它来装酒。
The 犀尊 is an ancient bronze vessel shaped like a rhinoceros, used by the ancients to hold wine.
你可以在博物馆里看到这件漂亮的犀尊。
You can see this beautiful 犀尊 in the museum.
Meanings
犀尊xī zūn
ancient bronze wine vessel shaped like a rhinoceros
这件犀尊有两千多年了。
This rhinoceros cup is over two thousand years old.
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Notes
- Etymology
犀 means rhinoceros, 尊 is an ancient ritual wine vessel.
- Nuance
a specialized historical/archaeological term, rarely used in daily conversation.
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