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鼎
dǐng
Description
鼎是中国古代的一种锅，一般有三条腿和两个耳朵。
A 鼎 is an ancient Chinese pot, usually with three legs and two handles.
以前人们用它来煮东西，后来它变成了权力的象征。
People used it for cooking in the past, and later it became a symbol of power.
Meanings
鼎dǐng
ancient three-legged cooking vessel
博物馆里有一个很大的青铜鼎。
There is a large bronze tripod in the museum.
鼎dǐng
symbol of power or the state
在古代，鼎代表国家的权力。
In ancient times, the ding symbolized the power of the state.
鼎dǐng
grand, prominent (in fixed phrases)
他在这个行业里大名鼎鼎。
He is very famous in this industry.
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Notes
- Etymology
pictograph of an ancient three-legged cauldron; later symbolized imperial authority.
- Nuance
rare in daily speech; mostly in idioms like 鼎盛, 一言九鼎, 大名鼎鼎.
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