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钵
bō
Description
钵是一种圆圆的、开口大的容器，可以用来装饭、装水或者放东西。
A 钵 is a round container with a wide opening, used to hold rice, water, or other items.
以前和尚常常拿着钵去化缘，所以这个字也和佛教有关系。
In the past, monks often carried a 钵 for alms, so this word is also related to Buddhism.
Meanings
钵bō
a wide, round bowl or basin
她用一个大钵洗菜。
She washes vegetables in a large basin.
钵bō
a monk's alms bowl (Buddhism)
和尚拿着钵出去化缘。
The monk goes out for alms with his bowl.
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Notes
- Etymology
金字旁 (metal radical) shows it was originally a metal or clay vessel.
- Nuance
钵 is often deeper and wider than 碗; strongly linked to Buddhist monks.
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