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犀尊
xī zūn
Description
犀尊是一种古代青铜器，外形像犀牛，可以用来盛酒。它常见于博物馆和历史书籍中。
"犀尊" is an ancient bronze vessel shaped like a rhinoceros, used for holding wine. It is commonly seen in museums and history books.
Meanings
犀尊xī zūn
An ancient bronze wine vessel shaped like a rhinoceros.
博物馆里展示着一件犀尊。
A rhinoceros-shaped zun is displayed in the museum.
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Notes
- Etymology
犀 means “rhinoceros”; 尊 refers to an ancient ritual wine vessel.
- Nuance
犀尊 usually names a specific type of ancient bronze vessel, not an ordinary container.
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